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What is the ruling on applying the descriptions "fajir" (wicked/licentious) and "jahid" (denier/ingrate) to things or people with the intention of praise and admiration, and is this forbidden if the meaning is commonly understood in the context of usage?

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In linguistic metaphors, there is ample room for using words to express something reaching the pinnacle of beauty, even though it is better to avoid words that might suggest a negative meaning.

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