Is it permissible to use a program whose acronym is of unknown meaning, or if the meaning of these letters has not been ascertained?
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There is no obligation to research and investigate the meanings of program names and symbols, as the default rule for things is permissibility. Even if it becomes clear that a program's name carries a meaning forbidden by Islamic law, that does not mean its use is prohibited.
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