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Is the name "Mut'ib" disliked, and is naming one's son with it considered an act of disobedience to parents, and is it necessary to change it?

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The Prophet (peace be upon him) prohibited ugly names like "Hazn" (sadness/difficulty) because of the meaning of harshness and difficulty they convey. The name "Mut'ib" (tiring/troublesome) carries the same reason for dislike, as it signifies hardship and difficulty. The Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged good names and changed ugly ones because good names are considered a good omen, and because a name has an influence on the one named. Therefore, it is a child's right upon his father to choose a good name for him.

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