Q: Are we allowed to keep the name barrah. I read it’s not permissible. Is that correct and also what is the meaning of barrah and can the name Arham be kept for a boy?
A: You should avoid keeping these names.
Bareerah is the fruit of the arak tree.
Rather keep the name Aslam.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)