Is it permissible to name Arham because its meaning is merciful?
Published as Keeping the name "Arham"
Question
I have been blessed with a baby boy. I want to name him Muhammad Arham Hussain. Is it permissible to name Arham because its meaning is merciful?
Answer
Arham is mostly used for Allah Ta`ala.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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