What is the ruling on being named "Murshid," given that names involving glorification are prohibited?
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The criterion for names forbidden by Islamic law is that they involve servitude to other than Allah, or are exclusive to Him, or contain self-praise, or dispraise, or ugliness. Naming someone "Murshid" (guide) does not involve any of these, and it is like the name "Al-Hadi" (the Guide) which Imam Malik permitted, so there is no harm in it.
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