Is it permissible to be named "Falah" and what is the evidence for that?
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Naming "Fallah" is not appropriate because it is similar to "Aflah" and "Najeeh," and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade naming with these names, as it may lead to pessimism.
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