A:
Haamidaw wa Musalliyaa
“Rahman” is an exclusive quality of Allah (SWT). It is not permissible to name a person Rahman without adding a prefix like “Abdul” or “Abdur”. Calling a person named Abdul Rahman as Rahman is also not permissible for the same reason. It is a grave sin although many people commit it carelessly. Hence, the name of the station is not appropriate. It should be changed. The delay that may take place due to the procedure this entails is tolerable.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Shafiq Jakhura (Mufti)
Fatwa Dept.