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Is it better to name the newborn after the husband's mother, out of respect for her, or with the name she chose before her death?

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The matter should be broad in scope regarding whether to keep the newborn girl's first name or change it to the name of the deceased mother of the husband. Keeping it constitutes obedience to the mother, while changing it serves as a remembrance of the deceased grandmother, prompting prayers for her. Perhaps the latter is more commendable due to the benefit it brings to the mother through supplication.

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