What is the ruling on endearingly calling people by pet names such as "Fatoom" for Fatima, "Abood" for Abdullah or Abdul Rahman, and "Amour" for Omar?
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There is no harm in changing a name or using its diminutive form if done in jest and out of affection. There is also no harm in changing names for reasons other than contempt or degradation.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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