What is the ruling on naming someone "Saleem" (with a kasra on the letter Seen), and was this name chosen by the will of Allah, and what is the solution for the intrusive thoughts that urge changing it?
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It is not advisable to keep the name "Silim" (with a kasra on the "sin") due to the obscurity of its meaning. What is well-known is "Salim" (with a fat-ha on the "sin") or "Sulaim" (with a damma on the "sin"). It is preferable to name children with the best names. It is permissible to change a disliked name to a better one. One can change the pronunciation to "Salim" without amending official documents.
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