What is the ruling on naming a newborn with a name that begins with a specific letter to link it to the date of birth, and is it permissible to obey the husband's father in this regard to avoid family problems, if the act is forbidden?
Naming children with names linked to events or times, such as "Marwah," "Safa," "Badr," "Ramadan," or "Sha'ban," is permissible and there is no objection to it. The same applies to choosing names that begin with a specific letter. The most important thing is that it should not be related to divination or beliefs that contradict Islamic law, such as believing that a name brings good fortune or prestige. Such beliefs prohibit naming. If the husband's family holds superstitious beliefs regarding naming, their request should not be granted. Instead, the error of their belief should be gently explained, and if they do not respond, one must go against them and choose a good name for the newborn.
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