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Is the name al-Muharraka one of Fatimah's (s.a) names, and what does it mean? My father chose this name for me and confirmed with my uncle it is hers, but I haven't found any reference to that name in my research.
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The names of Lady Fatima (A.S.) which are mentioned in our authentic narrations include Al-Zahra, Al-Siddiqa, Al-Mubarakah, Al-Tahirah, Al-Zakiyyah, Al-Raadiyah, Al-Mardhiyyah, Al-Muhaddathah, Ummul-A'immah, Al-Batool, and Umm Abeeha.

I could not find al-Muharraka among the names mentioned in our books.

Wassalam.
We are considering the name Zidan Hussain for our son, which has Arabic origins and is related to the Quran. The root of Zidan (z-y-d) appears in Surah Al-A'raf 7:69 and other verses, meaning increase. Could you please review and advise on this name?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The name Zaid or Zayd is chosen by Imam Zainul Abideen for one of his sons. Zayd or Zayd Ibn Ali Ibn Al-Husain (AS) is the great grand father of Zaidi Sadat. 
‘There is a name of Zaidan in Arabic  which is from increase, but I did not find Zidan  among the known Arabic names.

Wassalam.
If I lied about my decision and it unintentionally harmed someone who based their choice on my misinformation, does that mean I have wronged them?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Misinforming people who seek your opinion or your decision is wrong. We need to inform others who seek our advice the full truth which we know.

Wassalam.
In Surah Kausar, Allah states Fasalli Lirabbika. What is its meaning and to whom is it addressed? How does it differ from the command of Aqeem al-Salat which appears multiple times directed towards the believers?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Sura Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) himself informing him about the great blessed bounties granted to him ( Lady Fatima ) and refuting his enemies' claim that he is a cut off person (Abtar means with no issue). Fasalli Lirabbika means : So, Pray to Your Lord (Who Granted you the Kauthar).

Aqim Assalat أَقِم الصلاة (Establish Prayers) is the order to all believers while Sura Al-Kauthar is addressing the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) alone.

Wassalam.