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Is it permissible to combine the names of prophets with the name of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, such as "Muhammad Ibrahim" or "Muhammad Isa"?

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The default rule for names is permissibility. It is permissible to use compound names as long as they do not contain a Sharia-prohibited element or an ugly meaning. There is no harm in being named "Muhammad Ibrahim" or "Muhammad Isa," but choosing a single name is better. One can be named with one of the two names and be kunya-named with the other.

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