Is it permissible to rename a newborn sometime after their birth?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in changing a newborn's name after birth. It must be changed if the name is forbidden, such as one that indicates servitude to other than Allah (like Abd al-Husayn or Abd al-Nabi), and it is recommended to change it if it is disliked.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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