Is the name "Taqi" religiously undesirable, and must it be changed in official documents such as birth certificates and passports, or is it sufficient to change it without that?
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We have clarified that naming a child "" (piety) is makrooh tanzeehi (disliked in a way that is close to permissible) because it entails praise and commendation. It is recommended to change the name in address and official documents, if possible, without hardship or difficulty. Otherwise, there is no harm in keeping it, as the disliking is removed by the slightest reason.
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