What is the ruling on naming my son "Saif"?
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It is permissible to name a son "Saif" (sword), whether simply as "Saif" or in a compound form, such as Saifullah (Sword of Allah), Saif al-Din (Sword of the Religion), or Saif al-Islam (Sword of Islam).
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