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Sunan Ibn Majah 3729 (Book 33, Hadith 73) #33083
Avoiding Names Associated with Material Success

SUMMARY: The Prophet (PBUH) advised against using certain names that are associated with material success.

It was narrated from 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab that the Prophet said: "If I live- if Allah wills - I will forbid the names Rabah(profit), Najih(saved), Aflah (Successful), Nafi (beneficial) and Yasar(prosperity)".
حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ لَئِنْ عِشْتُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ لأَنْهَيَنَّ أَنْ يُسَمَّى رَبَاحٌ وَنَجِيحٌ وَأَفْلَحُ وَنَافِعٌ وَيَسَارٌ

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QUICK LESSONS:
Follow the advice given by the prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the advice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding names. He advised against using certain names that are associated with material success such as Rabah, Najih, Aflah, Nafi and Yasar. These types of names can give people a false sense of security and lead them to forget their reliance on Allah for all their needs. Instead of focusing on worldly gains and successes, Muslims should focus on spiritual growth and development in order to gain true success in this life and the hereafter. The Prophet ﷺ also taught us to be humble by avoiding these types of names which can lead to arrogance or pride in one's accomplishments.

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