Is it permissible to name an Islamic forum "The Godfather," knowing that this term is used for the godfather or sponsor among Christians?
It is obligatory to refer to Christians as "Nasara" instead of "Masihiyyin" (Christians), because the second appellation is a commendation of them and a false claim, and Allah Almighty Himself named them "Nasara" in the Quran.
It is not permissible to describe disbelievers as "brothers"; for brotherhood is exclusive to believers, as stated in His Almighty saying: (Indeed, the believers are brothers).
It is not advisable to name Islamic forums "Al-Arrab" (The Godfather), due to the religious connotations the name carries, specific to Christians (the spiritual father in baptism), and because of its use in programs and series that promote corruption, and its association with drug cartel leaders in the West. Likewise, it is not permissible to imitate disbelievers in their names, even in jest.
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