Who has more right to name a newborn: the parents or the grandmother? And is a husband considered disobedient to his mother if he does not obey her in naming his son a name he does not approve of?
Naming children is the father's right alone, and the grandfather and grandmother do not share in it. However, it is desirable to be gentle with the husband's mother and try to please her by conceding the desired name or convincing her, as this is part of honoring her. Disobeying her in naming the child is not considered forbidden disobedience unless it causes her significant harm. A person is obligated to obey their parents in matters that do not involve sin, provided there is a benefit to them and no harm to the person.
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