Is it permissible to change the name of a son from "Muhammad" to "Mu'min" two months after his birth, based on the mother's dream and her desire to name him "Mu'min" instead of "Muhammad," which she chose to please her brothers, and to avoid confusion between his name and that of his brother "Ahmad"?
The name "Muhammad" should not be changed to "Mu'min" due to a dream, because "Muhammad" is superior and it is recommended to be named after him. It has been reported, "Name yourselves after my name." It is permissible to be named "Mu'min" as there is no evidence to prevent it.
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