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Is it permissible to name one's son "Nadeem al-Rahman"?

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It is not permissible to be named "Nadim al-Rahman," because nadim (نديم) means companion, and far be it from Allah to have a companion. Furthermore, nadim is often associated with drinking wine. Therefore, it is disliked to be named with it, even if it is not added to one of Allah's names.

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