Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Basmalah"?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible to name a child "Basmala," and there is nothing to prevent that, though it is preferable to name children with praiseworthy names that inspire hope for their righteousness.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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