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What is the criterion for names that are disliked (makruh), and which names indicate تزكية (self-praise/purification) and which do not? Is it disliked to be named "Kamil" (كامل) and "Kamal" (كمال), similar to the disliking of the name "Mubarak" (مبارك) that Al-Nawawi mentioned in "Sharh Al-Muhadhdhab"?

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Naming with "Kamal" (perfection) and "Kamil" (perfect) is permissible unless they are used in an additive construction. The guiding principle in this regard is the prohibition of naming in a way that implies glorification or self-praise, as stated in the Quran: "So do not assert your purity; He is most knowing of who is [truly] righteous." The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade naming with names such as "Rabah," "Najih," "Yasar," and "Aflah," and he changed the name "Rabah" to "Zaynab." Scholars have unanimously agreed on the prohibition of any name that indicates servitude to other than Allah. As for "Mubarak" (blessed), Ibn al-Qayyim held the view that it falls under the category of forbidden names, similar to "al-Taqi" (the pious), "al-Mutee'" (the obedient), "al-Mukhlis" (the sincere), "al-Rashid" (the rightly guided), "Khair" (good), "Surur" (joy), and "Ni'mah" (blessing). This is because these names may imply self-praise or lead others to attach expectations to them, which could result in harm.

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