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Is it sufficient for a Muslim to change his new name in daily dealings without official documents?

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A person who embraces Islam is not obligated to change their name unless it is forbidden, such as "Abd al-Masih" (servant of the Messiah). They may keep their old name in official documents unless it is forbidden, in which case it must be changed. They can consult scholars to determine if their name is forbidden.

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