Is the name "Deen" suitable for a newborn male, taking into account that it is an Arabic word and considered an English name, in order to combine the desire for an Arabic naming with the avoidance of fears of racial discrimination in employment opportunities?
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One must adhere to choosing a good name for the newborn that indicates their Islamic identity. For this reason, one should choose an authentic Arabic name such as Muhammad, Ahmad, and Abdul-Rahman. It is disliked to name a child "Deen" (religion) or names that may carry a verbal prohibition, such as Rabah, Yasar, Nafi', and Aflah.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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