What is the ruling on naming a newborn "Aryam" and "Muhannad"?
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The basic principle regarding names is permissibility, unless they involve a -prohibited matter, such as servitude to other than Allah, glorifying disbelievers and transgressors, or promoting corrupt beliefs. There is no objection to naming a newborn "Muhannad," as its meaning is a sword attributed to India. And there is no objection to naming a newborn "Ariam," because it is the plural of "Rim," and it has multiple meanings, such as "a pure white gazelle."
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