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Naasikh and Mansookh in the Quran
Question 99820: I need to know about Al-Naasikh and Al-Mansookh in the Quran.
Question 99820: I need to know about Al-Naasikh and Al-Mansookh in the Quran.
Answer:
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. An-Naasikh and Al-Mansookh, are two terms among the terms of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence. Naskh means abrogating a religious ruling with a new and recent text, in a way that if the latter text had not been revealed, the former ruling would still be valid and applicable. It has three pillars: 1- An-Naasikh is Allaah and His Prophet (saw) in things in which Allaah permitted him to change. Therefore, it is not possible for anyone to claim that a religious ruling has been abrogated except with evidence from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) .2- Al-Mansookh 'Anhu is the previous ruling. 3- Al-Mansookh Ilayhi is the new ruling; An example for all this would be as follows: The fasting of the day of 'Aashooraa' was obligatory at the beginning of Islam, then Allaah abrogated its obligation with the fasting of the month of Ramadan. So An-Naasikh is Allaah, and Al-Mansookh 'Anhu is the obligation of the fasting of 'Aashooraa', and Al-Mansookh Ilayh is the fasting of the month of Ramadan. Allaah Knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Nabeeth Is Lawful to Consume Provided It Is Fermented for Less Than 3 Days
Question 122607: Assalamu�alaykumWhat is the ruling on consuming nabidh from soaked grapes/dates/any other fruit that has been fermented for over 3 days? We usually soaked some fruit with water and let them to be ferm...
Question 122607: Assalamu�alaykumWhat is the ruling on consuming nabidh from soaked grapes/dates/any other fruit that has been fermented for over 3 days? We usually soaked some fruit with water and let them to be fermented for several days until a foam/froth formed on top of the fluid, then using it as a natural yeast for bread leavening agent (as a substitution for a dry yeast).Jazaakumullah khairan for the answer. May Allah bless you
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.According to Ibn Al-Atheer in An-Nihaayah, Nabeeth is defined as follows: "Drinks made from dates, raisins, honey, wheat, barley, and others. When dates or grapes are soaked in water, the (resulting) drink is called Nabeeth regardless of whether it is intoxicating or not." [End of quote] The Nabeeth mentioned in the question has apparently turned into Khamr (intoxicant) and was left for more than three days, and according to the Sharee'ah, this is unlawful for consumption. Ibn Qudaamah said in Al-Mughni (Ed. Cairo Bookshop) (9/170): "Nabeeth is lawful for consumption as long as it has not been boiled nor left (soaked) for three days. Nabeeth is the water in which dates or raisins or their like are soaked to make the water sweet and to take its salinity away. There is nothing wrong with drinking it as long as it has not been boiled or soaked for three days � because after three days, it becomes intoxicating, and every intoxicant is unlawful for consumption." [End of quote] The foam that you mentioned is that of Khamr, and it is ritually impure and must not be used in anything. If it is added to anything that is ritually pure, it contaminates it and renders it ritually impure.Allah Knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Nadhr, Engagement, Madhabs
Question 336: 1)I would like to know what is the ruling on nadhr, ie. promising Allah yu will do some ibadah in return for a favour, eg.passing your exams.Is it permissable/recommended or just allowed?
2)What is ...
Question 336: 1)I would like to know what is the ruling on nadhr, ie. promising Allah yu will do some ibadah in return for a favour, eg.passing your exams.Is it permissable/recommended or just allowed?
2)What is the value of an engagement in Islam, to what extent can you get to know the person you are engaged to before getting married?
3)What is your view on the recommendation of following one of the four madhabs. Do you say it is compulsory?
Answer: Dear Sr. Aisha: : As-Salaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu. We
really apologize for the delay in answering your question. We got really backlogged
during the month of Ramadan due to overwhelming amount of questions. In order to deal
with the situation, we currently have a qualified team of Muslim scholars and
specialists
working to answer your questions. Soon, by the grace of Allah, we will be cutting the
answering time to the minimum. Regarding your questions, 1-Nadhr in Islam is Makrooh
(or not recommended). It is always better for a Muslim not to do it, but if a person
does
it, he/she must fulfill the promise as Allah Almighty said in the Qur'an, un Surah
al-Insan,
verse 7: 'And they fulfill their Nadhr (or vows)'. Still, it is important to know that
Allah
has praised those who fulfill their vows and promises, because a Nadhr is a type of a
contract between the servant and his Lord, and the contract has to be executed as
Allah
said in al-Maidah verse 1: 'and fulfill your obligations (or contracts)'. 2-Islamic
law has
defined the parameters and limits that a person is able to get to know another person
that
he/she intends to get married with. The part that is not allowed during this period is
for
the couple to be alone or to have physical contact. However, they are permitted and
should talk to each others about any concerns ad preferences they have. They may and
should look at each others, and indeed not only is this necessary, but also an order
by
prophet Muhammad (pbuh) when he said: 'Look at her, for it may generate the feelings
of
closeness and gentleness between both of you '. Of course the looking at the other
person
should be done when the intention for marriage exists and not for simple pleasure,
needless to say that all actions are judged by the intention of the person. In that
context,
engagement in Islam is a Sunna (by engagement we mean a person proposing to (or
asking) a woman to be his wife in the future. Still, engagement is not a condition in
marriage, and if it never happened, the marriage contract is still considered complete
and
legitimate. 3-It is not obligatory or mandatory in Islam to follow a certain Madhhab.
However, if someone is knowledgeable in religion, he/she is better off to abide by the
rulings of the scholars because he/she would be able to justify his/her actions
according
to a whole process and chain of authorities. He may at the same time chose other
opinions from other madhhabs when necessary, without having the intention to look for
the most convenient and easier ways to live his religion. However, if someone is not
knowledgeable about Fiqh (islamic law), then it is better for him/her to ask the
Muslims
scholars about the issues he/she wants to learn, abide by them, and avoid arguing and
getting into unnecessary discussions. Madhhabs were only made to clarify the rulings
of
Allah about certain issues, and in that context. all madhhabs do this. and God Knows
Best. Thank you for asking.
(Source: IslamiCity)
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Nafl: Basic definition of
Question 4632: Nafl: Basic definition of
Question 4632: Nafl: Basic definition of
Answer: A Nafl is an act of worship done because it has been suggested to us by the Prophet and practiced by him on one or two occasions. [Added: It earns a reward and its omission does not incur any punishment.] (Source: Arab News)
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Nahj Al-Balaaghah is not an authentic book
Question 124167: Assalaamu alaykum. How authentic is Nahj Al-Balaaghah? It is the book in which sayings of 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, are mentioned and which is mostly quoted by Shias.
Question 124167: Assalaamu alaykum. How authentic is Nahj Al-Balaaghah? It is the book in which sayings of 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, are mentioned and which is mostly quoted by Shias.
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. If by the authenticity of the book you are inquiring about the authenticity of its content, then it includes tremendous falsehood. If you are asking whether or not it is attributed to 'Ali then it is not valid to attribute it to him. Ibn Taymiyyah said in Minhaaj As-Sunnah:"These speeches that are quoted in the book (Nahj Al-Balaaghah), if they were all truly said by 'Ali, then they would have been quoted from him before this book was written with and without their chains of narrators. If scholars with experience in narrated quotations know that many of them, or rather most of them, were not known before this book, then it becomes clear that this is a lie; otherwise, the one who quotes them has to mention from which book they were quoted or excerpted and who quoted them from 'Ali and what their Isnaad (chain of narrators) is. If not, then anyone can make unfounded claims."Ibn Hajar said in his book Lisaan al-Meezaan, "The one who reads Nahj Al-Balaaghah would assert that it is a lie against the Commander of the Believers, 'Ali because it includes clear insults and degrading of Abu Bakr and 'Umar . Also, the book includes many contradictions and weak expressions and phrases, and the one who is familiar with the nature of Qurayshi Companions and others who came after them would definitely assert that most of the book is falsehood.'"Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Nail biting
Question 108028: I have a habit of biting my nails. Is this a sin?
Question 108028: I have a habit of biting my nails. Is this a sin?
Answer:
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.It is not true that biting nails brings misery or bad luck. Muslims are warned against believing in bad omen.Imam Al Bukhari and Muslim reported that Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the prophet (Sallallahu Alahi Wa Sallam) said: "(There is) no 'Adwa (no contagious disease is conveyed without Allah's permission), nor is there any bad omen (from birds), nor is there any Hamah, nor is there any bad omen in the month of Safar."Imam Al Nawawi, (Rahimahu Allah), said in his interpretation of the Hadith of Muslim, that seeing a bad omen means becoming pessimistic about something.Initially, it is the thing people abhor. It can be a word, an action or a thing that can be seen. People used to associate bad omen with antelopes or birds. They used to chose them away and when these animals or birds go right they considered that as good omen and as result proceed in what they intended to do. On the other hand when these birds or animals went left, people considered that a sign of bad omen. Consequently, they refrained from traveling or fulfilling their needs and became pessimistic. So this prevented them most of the time from fulfilling their needs. So the Shariah (Islamic jurisprudence) forbade this and informed us that this does not have any effect whatsoever, it does not harm or bring benefit. This is the meaning of the Hadith of the prophet (Sallalahu Alahi Wa sallam), mentioned above.He (Sallalahu Alahi Wa Sallam) also said in another Hadith:" To believe in bad omen is a form of Shirk". This means believing that it benefits or harms, and if one acts according to this belief thinking that it has some effect then this is Shirk as such a person considers it as having an effect on the act or causing an act to happen.But, the Muslim should not cut his nails with his teeth, as there could be some dirt or germs in them (nails), and it is an unpleasant behavior. Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Nail medication
Question 42192: As-Salamu Alaykum. I use this anti fungal called Amorolfine nail lacquer which was perscribed by my doctor as my toe nails have a fungal infection. The nail lacquer is applied like nail polish and is ...
Question 42192: As-Salamu Alaykum. I use this anti fungal called Amorolfine nail lacquer which was perscribed by my doctor as my toe nails have a fungal infection. The nail lacquer is applied like nail polish and is water proof. I wanted to know whether or not my wudu/ ghusl would be complete if i had this nail lacquer on at the time. I acknowledge that water will not be able to reach my toe nails with the lacquer on and that this is the reason that wudu/ ghusl isn't complete when women wear nail polish. But, this is for medical reasons. Also, the doctor said that treatment should continue until the infection has cleared and healthy nails have regrown which will take 12 months. Is my wudu/ ghusl valid? If not, should I discontinue use of the anti fungal nail lacquer?
Answer: Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim.
Sister, Islamically, women should make wudu before applying the nail polish, so that later they can make wudu eventhough they have the nail polish. So, if possible, you may treat the medical nail lacquer the same way of treating the regular nail polish. But if this is not possible, you do have the excuse to go by the doctor's instructions on how to handle the medication.
Wassalamu alaikum. (Source: islamicity)
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Nail polish
Question 123399: Can I wear nail polish while during the Salat? Is it forbidden to use that product even if mine is not coloured?
Question 123399: Can I wear nail polish while during the Salat? Is it forbidden to use that product even if mine is not coloured?
Answer: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. There is no harm in using nail polish since the customs are basically permissible as long as they are not for cheating or misleading, such as to deceive the one who proposes to a girl. She uses nail polish to make him believe that her hands are pretty while they are not so.It is also not permissible if she intends by that practice to imitate Kafir or dissolute women. For example, she uses a peculiar colour or style similar to a known Kafir or dissolute woman. In this case, it is forbidden for the reason of imitation even though it is permissible otherwise.If the ingredients of the nail polish are forbidden such as lard or the like, then using it is forbidden. Moreover, whoever uses it has to remove it before making ablution or taking a bath if it prevents water from reaching the body parts.Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Nail Polish
Question 1904: why is nail polish haram?
Question 1904: why is nail polish haram?
Answer: 1904 Dear Sr. A. As-salaamu alaykum. Nail polish as a product is not
Haram. However, there are two issues you should know about nail polish.
1-A woman can pray with nail polish, however, when she takes her
ablution, she should have it off, otherwise, both her ablution and her
prayers don�t become valid. However, if she removes the nail polish,
takes her ablution, and then puts the nail polish back, then she can
pray with it. As to the second issue, nail polish is an ornament.
Therefore, like all other ornaments, it cannot be worn in public in the
presence of the opposite sex (men). A woman can only have it in front of
her husband, children, and all other women or men who are her Mahrams
(those she can never marry like her father, uncle, etc.). If a woman
really wants to put nail polish and go out, then she should cover her
hands with gloves. Hope this makes the issue clear. Thank you for asking
and God knows best.
(Source: IslamiCity)
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Nail Polish
Question 711: If you havent remove nailpolish from your fingers before the wazoo
can you offer your prayer
Question 711: If you havent remove nailpolish from your fingers before the wazoo
can you offer your prayer
Answer: Dear Sr. M.F.: As-salaamu alaykum If a woman is not in a state of ablution (Wudu'), then she has to remove her nail polish in order to have a valid ablution (Wudu'). Since a valid Wudu' is a condition for a valid prayer, then not removing the nail polish for the Wudu' would invalidate her prayer. She may remove the nail polish, perform her ablution, and then put them back again and perform the prayer. But if she loses the state of ablution, then she should remove them again. This matter is agreed upon among all schools of thought. There are no disagreements among the scholars about it. Thank you for asking and God knows best.
(Source: IslamiCity)
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Nail Polish & Menstruation
Question 215: Is it acceptable to read prayer with nail polish on? I have been told in the past no by alot of my family memebrs, but I feel if I am praying with my heart ( not just because I have to)I should be ab...
Question 215: Is it acceptable to read prayer with nail polish on? I have been told in the past no by alot of my family memebrs, but I feel if I am praying with my heart ( not just because I have to)I should be able to pray with nail polish on?
After monthly pms, does one have to wash cloths before prayer, or does one have to only wash the body (When I say wash cloths , I mean, if the outfit is not dirty and It wasn't consistently worn during pms, does it have to washed even if it was only worn for an hour or so during pms?
Answer: Dear Sr. S.
If a woman is not in a state of ablution (Wudu'), then she has to remove her nail polish in order to have a valid ablution (Wudu'). Since a valid Wudu' is a condition for a valid prayer, then not removing the nail polish for the Wudu' would invalidate her prayer. She may remove the nail polish, perform her ablution, and then put them back again and perform the prayer. But if she loses the state of ablution, then she should remove them again. This matter is agreed upon among all schools of thought. There are no disagreements among the scholars about it. About the cloth worn during pms, you don't have to wash them if they were not affected. Thank you, assalamu alaikum.Thank you for asking and God knows best.
(Source: IslamiCity)
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Najaasah (impurity) of dogs and the ruling on keeping a dog
Question 92637: Dear sirs,
I am confused as to the position of the dog in Islam. I thought that what is najis is
the nose (saliva) and that no other part of the dog is najis, except when it is wet. I
also ...
Question 92637: Dear sirs,
I am confused as to the position of the dog in Islam. I thought that what is najis is
the nose (saliva) and that no other part of the dog is najis, except when it is wet. I
also understood that keeping a dog as guard dog etc...is not haram. however, in
Malaysia, there is a very strong aversion to the dog amongst Muslim communities
to the extent that even in educational religious books produced from this country
condemns the dog as najis (throughout) and haram to keep.
I hope you can clarify this.
Thank you.
assalamu'alaikum.
Answer:
Praise be to Allah.
The fuqahaa are agreed that it is not permitted to keep a dog unless it
is for a purpose, like hunting or guarding property or other uses that are not
contrary to the Shareeah. The Prophet (peace
and blessing of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever keeps a dog, except
a dog for herding, hunting or farming, his reward will decrease by one qiraat
every day." (Reported by Muslim, 2948)
As far as keeping a dog to guard the house is concerned, Ibn Qudaamah said:
"It is not permitted, according to the most sound opinion." (al-Mawsooah
al-Fiqhiyyah, 35/124)
For more information on this matter, please see question #377.
As regards the najaasah (impurity) of the dog, the Shaafii and Hanbali
ulamaa say that the whole dog is essentially naajis (impure). Some
scholars say that any liquid excreted by the dog is naajis (not the dog itself).
The saliva of the dog is extremely naajis, because the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "If a dog licks the vessel
of any one of you, let him throw away whatever was in it and wash it seven times."
(Reported by Muslim, no. 418).
Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of
Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
said: "The way to purify the vessel of any one of you if a dog has licked
it is to wash it seven times, the first time with earth." (Reported
by Muslim, no. 420).
We must ensure that Muslims continue to be averse to dogs, even in the midst
of what the kuffaar are used to do and what some Muslims have adopted of their
habits.
May Allaah bestow good on you and on us. May Allaah bless our Prophet Muhammad.
(Source: IslamQA)
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Naked when alone
Question 2152: Thankyou Iman, for your attention. Is it interdit for a muslim woman to enter the sea with bathcloths, even at a hidden place? A friend that is a muslim lady told me that it would be an offense to Go...
Question 2152: Thankyou Iman, for your attention. Is it interdit for a muslim woman to enter the sea with bathcloths, even at a hidden place? A friend that is a muslim lady told me that it would be an offense to God our naked body. I can understand the necessity to hide our bodies from men eyes, preserving us and them from luxury, but I can't understand how our bodies could offend God, that created all things, including our phisical beings.
Answer: Dear Sr. R. As-salaamu alaykum. No, it is not forbidden for a woman to swim with bath clothes in a secluded area in the sea or in the presence of only other women. Please note that among each other, women should cover the area stretching from their navel to their knees. As to being totally naked in the beach (alone) or in the presence of other women or in the house (alone), it is forbidden in Islam because although God created our body, it is considered a sign of disrespect to Him. This ruling is based on the Hadith of prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): when he was asked if it was appropriate to be to naked when a person is alone, he said no because Allah is more worthy to feel shy and modest in front of Him. Thank you for asking and God knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Nakedness and ablution
Question 109783: Does your Wudu brake if you become naked?
Question 109783: Does your Wudu brake if you become naked?
Answer:
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions.No, your ablution does not become void because of being naked. For the nullifiers of ablution, please refer to Fatwa: 84093.Allaah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name �??Muhaymin�?? exclusive to Allaah
Question 117943: Assalaamu alaykum. I am confused regarding my name. As you see, my name is Abdul Muhaymin. Many say that the name of Allaah is 'Al-Muhaymin', which means , 'Al-Muhaymin, the All-Preserver'. So many pe...
Question 117943: Assalaamu alaykum. I am confused regarding my name. As you see, my name is Abdul Muhaymin. Many say that the name of Allaah is 'Al-Muhaymin', which means , 'Al-Muhaymin, the All-Preserver'. So many people keep their kids' name as only 'Muhaymin', which only means, 'ruler, overlord, one who provides sanctuary from any hazard or danger'. Is it okay to keep your name as 'Muhaymin' instead of 'Al-Muhaymin'?
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.It is not permissible at all to name with the names of Allaah that are exclusive to Him, such as Al-Qudoos and Ar-Rahmaan, and the like, regardless of whether they are defined with the definite article 'al' (which means 'the') or not . Please, refer to fatwa 88517.The scholars stated that the name Al-Muhaymin (The Dominant) is an exclusive Name of Allaah. The book Bareeqah Mahmoodiyyah by Al-Khaadimi reads, "An-Nawawi reported that naming with this name and with the names that are exclusive to Allaah, such as Al-Quddoos, Ar-Rahmaan, Al-Muhaymin, Al-Khaaliq, and the like, is prohibited (haraam)."Also, Al-Ghunyah, authored by Al-Jeelaani reads, "It is disliked to name with the names that are only befitting to Allaah, the Almighty, such as Quddoos, Ilaah, Khaaliq, Muhaymin and Rahmaan; as Allaah says (what means): {But to Allaah they have attributed partners. Say, "Name them".} [Quran 13:33]; some interpreters of the Quran said: It means 'Say, 'Name them with My Names and see whether or not this would be befitting for them.''"It is permissible to name with names that are common to Allaah and to His creatures such as Kareem (Generous), Raheem (Merciful), and 'Aliyy (High), even if these names are preceded by the definite article 'al'. Al-Haskafi said, "It is permissible to name with 'Aliyy and Rasheed as these are common names, but what is intended in regard to us is not the same as what is intended in regard to Allaah."Ibn 'Aabideen said in his Haashiyah, "It appears that it is permissible even if these names are defined with 'al'." For more benefit, please refer to fatwa 88517.Allaah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name changing
Question 39947: assalawlkum actually i want to change my name for sum personal reson but my family is telling me it will cost me alot of money can u give me a easy way to change my name n without additional money.ple...
Question 39947: assalawlkum actually i want to change my name for sum personal reson but my family is telling me it will cost me alot of money can u give me a easy way to change my name n without additional money.plez snd me ur reply n as fast as u can.one more during night time i alwez get a doing or happning sex dreams wat does it mean to me n why it comes to me i dont have thinking about sex orbad things in my mind then y and i m married but now i m getting qula coz my hsbd is not gud n he is road side romeo type from the past 2 months i living saparate wit him bu dremz r coming b4 marriage n contunition is going on plez 4give me if i hurt u .u r elder n i m asking this type qstn i m hsory i m helpless.allah hafiz
Answer: Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim
Sister,
Changing name is a legal act, and is subject to the laws applied locally.
As for knight dreamsm we suggest reciting some of holy Quran, when going to bed,
Wassalamu alaikum. (Source: Islamicity)
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name choosing
Question 34412: I will be getting converted to islam and i know that changing the name is not mandatory.But my name needs to be changed since it is against Islam .My question is that my documented name needs to be ch...
Question 34412: I will be getting converted to islam and i know that changing the name is not mandatory.But my name needs to be changed since it is against Islam .My question is that my documented name needs to be changed but my real name is jeet which is acceptable in islam.What should i do reargind the documentation issues since all my certificates and passport and all other documents have my previous name which needs change and if i go by my real name that is jeet i do not have any document with this name.So should i change to altogether a different name or can i go by the name jeet.if i can go by the name jeet then please advise on the documentation part.I will be doing a court marriage after nikaah so ca nyou please advise what name should i register in the court.Will it be jeet or real name or new muslim name.Also to confirm i can keep my fathers name and my last name as it is right?
Answer: Assalamu alaikum
What you said is right; it is not mandatory to change your name, you maty keep the name that is convenient to you.
Wassalam. (Source: IslamiCity)
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name giving
Question 34426: how to give a new born baby name in Islam (huduba)
Question 34426: how to give a new born baby name in Islam (huduba)
Answer:
Dear Br. . As-salaamu alaykum. Before proposing some names to you, here is a little word of advice. It is very important that you choose the name that best fits the person you want to give him the name. At the same time, since most Arabic/Islamic names have meanings, make sure to choose a name that doesn�t simply sound good, but its meaning should be good too. We have had classical cases of people hearing an Arabic word and calling their children with that word only to find out that it means "filthy", or "donkey" or "feces", etc. Back to some suggestions: Abdur-Rahman, Abdu-Salam, Abdul Kareem, Abdul Kader, Hassan, Hussein, Omar, Ibrahim, Bilal, Ahmad, Mustapha, Sadiq, Amin, Ali, Amer, Walid, Khaled, Imad, Bassem, Bassel, Nabil, Hazem, Riad, Ziad, Zein, Zayd, etc. I am running out of names. The list is unlimited. Good luck. Hope you find what you feel comfortable with. Huduba, is not a good name.Thank you for asking and God knows best.
IslamiCity
(Source: IslamiCity)
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Name Maalik commonly used for boys not girls
Question 117552: Assalaamu alaykum. Is Maalik a boys' and girls' name?
Question 117552: Assalaamu alaykum. Is Maalik a boys' and girls' name?
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. The name Maalik is linguistically masculine; it is exclusively used for boys and not for girls. The feminine version of the name is Maalikah. This is the common usage of the name since ancient times; it is a male name given exclusively to boys. Shaykh Ibn ʻUthaymeen was asked, "Some names are common to both males and females; is it permissible to give our children such common names like Walaa� and Razaan?" He replied, "What is this name 'Razaan'? It is known that it is used for women. Walaa� also is used for women, and we have not heard that it is used for men. Accordingly, it is impermissible for a man to bear the name Walaa�. As for the names common to both men and women, there is no harm in bearing them because their gender is identified by the words Ibn (son of) or Bint (daughter of) after them." The Shaykh explained that the rationale for the impermissibility of naming males with these two names (Razaan and Walaa�) is that they are commonly used for females. The same goes for the name Maalik, which is commonly used for males, so it it should not be used for females. Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of Allaah
Question 103350: Is Ar-Rasheed one of the names of Allaah and where is the Daleel for it except in the Asmaa' al-Husnaa?
Question 103350: Is Ar-Rasheed one of the names of Allaah and where is the Daleel for it except in the Asmaa' al-Husnaa?
Answer:
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. It is known that Allaah's Names are derived from His Book or mentioned in the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) . The Name Ar-Rasheed (which implies the Guide to the right path) is not mentioned in the Qur'an. However, there is a narration reported by At-Tirmithi in which the Prophet (saw) said: "Indeed, Allaah has ninety-nine Names�", and the Name Ar-Rasheed is mentioned in the narration. This narration is classified by the scholars of Hadeeth as weak. To conclude, Ar-Rasheed, is not one of the beautiful Names of Allaah because it is neither mentioned in the Qur'an nor in the correct Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) . The Names and attributes of Allaah are only known by the revelation or from the authentic Sunnah. Allaah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of Allaah kept in wallet in back pocket of pants
Question 99507: My name is Abdullah, when it is written in urdu, the name Allah is also written. I have my CNIC in urdu which I put in my wallet, and my wallet used to be whole time in my back pocket of my pant. I ju...
Question 99507: My name is Abdullah, when it is written in urdu, the name Allah is also written. I have my CNIC in urdu which I put in my wallet, and my wallet used to be whole time in my back pocket of my pant. I just want to know, isn't this disrespect to Allah's name ? I have become delusional. help me
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. Putting your CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) in your wallet in the way that you have mentioned (in the back pocket of your pants) does not constitute disrespect to the Name of Allaah, The Exalted, because the card is well-preserved and honored. Also, it is not disliked to enter the bathroom with the wallet in your pocket, given the hardship incurred by having to keep it outside each time you enter the bathroom. Ar-Ruhaybaani wrote, "It is not undesirable to enter the bathroom while carrying coins bearing the Name of Allaah due to the hardship incurred of having to put them aside each time one enters the bathroom. The same applies to entering the bathroom while carrying a Hirz (an amulet on which the Name of Allaah is written). An-Naathim (i.e. Ibn Abd Al-Qawiyy) stated that the ruling applies to the Hirz with greater reason." [Mataalib Uli An-Nuha] Allaah Knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of Allah �??Ash-Shaafi�?? mentioned in Sunnah
Question 101473: What are all the Names of Allaah? I know some, like Al-'Adl, Al-'Afuww, Al-Ahad, and so on, but I was surprised when Mufti Ismail Musa Mink said that Ash-Shaafi is one of His Names; I never heard that...
Question 101473: What are all the Names of Allaah? I know some, like Al-'Adl, Al-'Afuww, Al-Ahad, and so on, but I was surprised when Mufti Ismail Musa Mink said that Ash-Shaafi is one of His Names; I never heard that before. So what are the Names of Allaah? I know that they number 99.
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.The Beautiful Names of Allah are those which He named Himself with in the Quran or which the Prophet (saw) named Him with in his Sunnah. We mentioned them in fatwas 94453 and 44198. The Names of Allah are not confined to the ninety-nine names; the evidence of this is that the Prophet (saw) said, "O Allah! I ask You by every Name belonging to You, which You named Yourself with, or revealed in Your Book, or You taught to any of Your Creation, or You have preserved in the knowledge of the Unseen with You, that You make the Quran the life of my heart and the light of my chest, and a departure for my sorrow and a release for my anxiety�" [Ahmad and others] As regards the saying of the Prophet (saw) "Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one; and whoever believes in their meanings and acts accordingly will enter Paradise." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] then this does not mean that Allah�s names are limited to them. It is as if you say, 'I have ninety-nine dinars; whoever asks me for them, I will give them to him�; this does not mean that you do not have more money; rather, it means that you allocated only this amount for the poor. A group of scholars mentioned that one of the Names of Allah is the name Ash-Shaafi because the Prophet (saw) when performing Ruqyah (healing through Quranic recitation and supplication), said, "O Allah, Lord of the people! Remove the trouble and heal him, for You are Ash-Shaafi (the Healer). No healing is of any avail but Yours; healing that will leave behind no ailment." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of Allah used before Qur'an
Question 103682: How is it that the Arabs knew the name Allah (such as the Prophet's (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) father's name before Islam came to introduce the name Allah through the Qur'an. I understand other r...
Question 103682: How is it that the Arabs knew the name Allah (such as the Prophet's (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) father's name before Islam came to introduce the name Allah through the Qur'an. I understand other religions such as Christianity had the name Allah but in this form since they were written in languages other than Arabic!
Answer: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.For sure, Arabs were believers in the existence of Allah before the advent of Islam, and they even used the same word "Allah". They believed that Allah is The Creator, The provider, The Only Owner of everything, The Administrator of life affairs and believed in other meanings of Divinity. But, they worshipped idols, according to their claim, to bring them nearer to Allah.In this vein, Allah Says (interpretation of meaning): {And if you (O Muhammad SAW) ask them: "Who has created the heavens and the earth," they will certainly say: "Allah." �} [31: 25]. He also Says: {Say (O Muhammad SAW): "Who provides for you from the sky and from the earth? Or who owns hearing and sight? And who brings out the living from the dead and brings out the dead from the living? And who disposes the affairs?" They will say: "Allah." Say: "Will you not then be afraid of Allah's Punishment (for setting up rivals in worship with Allah)?"} [10: 31]. He also Says: {� And those who take Auliya' (protectors and helpers) besides Him (say): "We worship them only that they may bring us near to Allah." �} [39: 3]. He also Says: {And they worship besides Allah things that hurt them not, nor profit them, and they say: "These are our intercessors with Allah." �} [10: 18].Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of Malak
Question 121513: Is the name of Malak allowed for Muslim?
Question 121513: Is the name of Malak allowed for Muslim?
Answer:
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions. It is dislikeable to use such a name as "Malak" since this word denotes glorification and purification. It is reported in Saheeh Muslim that "The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) rejected calling children with names like "Barrah" (righteous). The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said (commenting on such a name): "Do not give yourself a status that exceeds yours. Indeed, Allah Knows best the righteous people amongst you". They asked what should we name her? He said: 'Give her the name of Zainab'". So, you may use other appropriate names for a Muslim child. Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of Moza/Mooza; caring for elderly non-Muslim parents
Question 107811: Could you please give me the meaning of the name Moza/mooza and if it has been the name of any person associated with our Prophet? My next question is: I want my parents who are old to stay with us. ...
Question 107811: Could you please give me the meaning of the name Moza/mooza and if it has been the name of any person associated with our Prophet? My next question is: I want my parents who are old to stay with us. But they are not Muslims. I fear that they may bring out their religious practices in our home which I don't want. I am afraid to tell them I am a Muslim as my mother's health is very weak. I am really help less in this situation. Please advise.
Answer:
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. First of all, we congratulate you upon embracing Islam and we ask Allaah to make you firm and steadfast on this religion until the Day you meet Him. As regards your first inquiry, we do not know of any source or text that any female companions of the Prophet (saw) had this name. However, in Arabic the term Moozah linguistically means the singular of Mawz, the name of a known fruit (a banana). Concerning your second inquiry, the answer is that we are urged in Islam to be kind and dutiful to the parents even if they are non-Muslims. Allaah says (which means): {But if they endeavour to make you associate with Me that of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them but accompany them in [this] world with appropriate kindness.}[Quran 31:15]. One of the ways of being kind to them is to let them live with you in order to fulfil their needs. Likewise, another way of being kind to them is to endeavour to call them to Islam with all possible means, especially your mother who is about to die as we understood from your question. However, if you fear any harm in your religion by them living with you in the same house, or you fear that they would practise their religious rites in your house while you will not be able to forbid them from doing so, then you can be kind to them as much as you can but you are not obliged to let them live with you. In Fataawa Hindiyah (Hanafi books) the following text is written: 'If a man or a woman has non-Muslim parents, he/she has to spend on them, be kind and dutiful to them, serve them and visit them, but if he/she fears that they will attract him/her to disbelief if he/she visits them, then it is permissible for him/her not to visit them.' Allaah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of Nooh's son
Question 99664: what is the name of Nuh's son
Question 99664: what is the name of Nuh's son
Answer:
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. If you mean the son of Nooh (Noah) who did not ride the ship, and was among the drowned, and whose story is mentioned in the Quran, then there are different narrations about him. Ibn Katheer said in his Tafseer (Interpretation of the Quran): "This is the fourth son whose name was Yaam; and he was a disbeliever." Al-Qurtubi said, "Allaah�s Saying (which means): {and Noah called to his son}[Quran 11:42]: It was said that he was a disbeliever and his name is Kan'aan, or Yaam according to another saying."Allaah Knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of the Angel of Death
Question 103633: We have talked about the name of the Angel of death, and I told my friend that there is no Angel called Izrael. Please, explain to us this point.
Question 103633: We have talked about the name of the Angel of death, and I told my friend that there is no Angel called Izrael. Please, explain to us this point.
Answer: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.Allah has allotted the responsibility of taking out souls, of causing death, to the Angel of Death. There is nothing in Sharia that proves that his name is Azra-el. In fact, all that was mentioned in this respect was taken from Jewish books and we are ordered by the Messenger of Allah not to believe or disbelieve in the things they claim.Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of the Dog in Soorah Al-Kahf
Question 100019: What is the name of the dog of people of the cave (Ashab al-Kahf)?
Question 100019: What is the name of the dog of people of the cave (Ashab al-Kahf)?
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger.
There is no mentioning in the Quran or the Sunnah of the name of the dog of the people of the cave. We cannot know the name of this dog if it is not mentioned in the Quran or the Sunnah because it is not something that can be deduced by reasoning.Know, dear brother, that knowledge such as this matter is not important, and we do not need it and its ignorance does not cause us any harm. The Muslim should occupy himself in learning what is mandatory, what is forbidden, what is blameworthy and what is likable as this knowledge results in doing that which is rewarded and avoiding that which is prohibited. Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet (saw) said: “Devote yourself to that which benefits you and ask help from Allah and do not fall short (of doing that).” [Muslim]
Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of the Ka'bah
Question 104598: Is (salma) one of the names of Al-Ka'bah?
Question 104598: Is (salma) one of the names of Al-Ka'bah?
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.We do not know that the Ka'bah is called "Salama".Allaah Knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of the wife of Moosa (Moses), may Allaah exalt his mention
Question 104816: Assalaamu alaykum. I would like to know the name of the wife of Prophet Moosa (Moses), may Allaah exalt his mention, with references from the Quran or Hadith. May Allaah reward you.
Question 104816: Assalaamu alaykum. I would like to know the name of the wife of Prophet Moosa (Moses), may Allaah exalt his mention, with references from the Quran or Hadith. May Allaah reward you.
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad (saw) is His slave and Messenger. Some scholars of Tafseer (exegesis) mentioned a difference of opinion about the name of Prophet Moosa�s wife. Tafseer At-Tabari reads, "The wife of Moosa is Saphoora (Zipporah), or her sister Sharfa, or Liya."Also, Tafseer of Ibn 'Atiyyah reads:"They [the two daughters] went to their father in a hurry, but they were used to take time in watering their cattle, so they spoke to him about the man who watered their cattle, and he ordered his eldest daughter, and it was said his youngest daughter, to invite him to her father, as indicated in this verse; it was narrated that the name of one of them is Liya and the other was Sharfa; and it was narrated that the wife of Moses among these two daughters was Saphoora, and it was said that her name was Sooriya."There is no evidence in the Quran or the Sunnah about this. So we advise you to ask about what is beneficial in the future and to be concerned about important matters. Allaah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name of website does not affect ruling on buying from it
Question 124162: Assalaamu alaykum. Is Amazon.com haram? The reason I am asking is because it is named after the Amazon river, and the Amazon river is named after a pagan story. Does this mean that Amazon.com is haram...
Question 124162: Assalaamu alaykum. Is Amazon.com haram? The reason I am asking is because it is named after the Amazon river, and the Amazon river is named after a pagan story. Does this mean that Amazon.com is haram? And if so, do I have to get rid of the stuff I bought from there?
Answer: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger.There is no relation whatsoever between the ruling on buying products from a website and what you mentioned about the origin of its name, assuming that it is correct. The name of the website has no effect on the ruling on buying from it. This matter is clear and does not need investigation. In fact, such a question seems to be almost entirely based on Waswasah (obsessive/devilish doubts) and unnecessarily overburdening yourself. We advise you to refrain from it. Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name Tasneem
Question 121300: I'm a Muslim living in the United Kingdom and I would like to ask what the name Tasneem means. I chose it for my daughter from an Islaamic book and its also in the Qur'aan, I know the meaning for it i...
Question 121300: I'm a Muslim living in the United Kingdom and I would like to ask what the name Tasneem means. I chose it for my daughter from an Islaamic book and its also in the Qur'aan, I know the meaning for it is paradise fountain but people kept telling me it means alcohol so I would like to make sure of this. Please reply back as soon as possible.
Answer:
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. There is no harm to name your child "Tasneem". This is the name of one of the most honorable drinks of the inhabitants of the Paradise. It is poured on them form the heights. Literally "Tasneem" means 'highness' it does not mean wine.Allaah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Name: Wife taking husband�s last name
Question 4068: IS IT PERMISSABLE IN ISLAM FOR WIVES TO TAKE THEIR
HUSBANDS' NAMES INSTEAD OF THEIR FATHERS?
Question 4068: IS IT PERMISSABLE IN ISLAM FOR WIVES TO TAKE THEIR
HUSBANDS' NAMES INSTEAD OF THEIR FATHERS?
Answer: Dear Br. S. As-salaamu alaykum. Yes, it is permissible for a wife to take her husband's last name. However, such a practice is not a sunnah in Islam nor is it a requirement in any way. It is a purely cultural practice that has nothing to do with Islam. Thank you for asking and God knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Named "Abde Nabi"
Question 121925: My name is Abd Nebi . Some people told me that I have to change my name. What do you think?
Question 121925: My name is Abd Nebi . Some people told me that I have to change my name. What do you think?
Answer: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.It is unlawful to be named Abd al-Nabi (slave of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) as this means allotting to the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) a right that is peculiar to Allah, i.e. enslavering people. In fact all names that mean being the slave of anybody other than Allah are unlawful. So, anybody who has such names should change them if he can. Otherwise, he is excused as Allah does not burden the person of something that exceeds his ability.Allah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Named his daughter 'Na'ilah'
Question 120979: I have my first daughter who is 7 months old. I kept her name Nailah as per my intuition or my liking towards that name inspite of opposition from my parents and my Wife. Initially my daughter brought...
Question 120979: I have my first daughter who is 7 months old. I kept her name Nailah as per my intuition or my liking towards that name inspite of opposition from my parents and my Wife. Initially my daughter brought me very good luck and fortune, Al-hamdulillaah. But of late things are not working with us properly. Sometimes when I think that I should change his name to Madiha. This thought has benefited 2-3 times. I just wanted to know whether Is this just a superstition or do things of this sort ever happen.
Answer:
All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allaah to exalt his mention as well as that of his family and all his companions. Naming your daughter Naa'ilah is permissible in principle contrarily to the view of some contemporary scholars who consider that this name is forbidden because it corresponds to the name of an idol that Quraysh used to worship. Some female companions had this name, like Naa'ilah Bint Ar-Rabee' Ibn Qays, she became a Muslim and she pledged her allegiance to the Prophet (saw) and Naa'ilah Bint Sa'd Ibn Maalik also had this name, and had this name been forbidden, the Prophet (saw) would have certainly changed it as he changed many names of the companions . Some righteous women of our predecessors also had this name, like Naa'ilah Bint Al-Faraafisah, the wife of 'Uthmaan Ibn 'Affaan . However, it is not the name of your daughter who brought you good luck and provision, and there is no relation at all between the name and the provision as it is Allaah Alone Who provided you with sustenance, Allaah says (which means): {Is there any Creator other than Allaah who provides for you from the sky (rain) and the Earth? Laa ilaaha illa Huwa (None has the right to be worshipped but He). How then are you turning away from Him.}[Quran 35:3]. Changing the name of your daughter because of what had befallen you is seeing a bad omen. The Prophet (saw) said: "An ill omen is a form of Shirk, an ill omen is a form of Shirk." [Abu Daawood] The Prophet (saw) further said: "He is not from us, he who sees an evil omen (in something), or this practice is done on his behalf,�'' [At-Tabaraani] The Prophet (saw) also said: "Whoever an evil omen prevents him from fulfilling his need, he has indeed committed Shirk." The companions inquired: "How to expiate for that, O Prophet of Allaah?" The Prophet (saw) replied: "In order to expiate for this, you have to say: "O Allaah! There is no good except Your Good [that which You made good] and there is no omen except Your Omen, and None has the right to be worshipped except You." [Ahmad] As regards your saying that it was thinking to change your daughter's name which brought you fortune and the like, then again this is only seeing an omen, and you have to stop doing this, and you should take the means while putting your trust in Allaah. Allaah knows best. (Source: islam_web)
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Nameemah (Back Biting to Destroy Relations) from a Kafir (Non-Muslim)
Question 93721: I am a new convert to Islam, and I have a Christian brother who lives with me.
My brother does not like a person, who used to be a friend, that helped me to become a Muslim, and my brother told...
Question 93721: I am a new convert to Islam, and I have a Christian brother who lives with me.
My brother does not like a person, who used to be a friend, that helped me to become a Muslim, and my brother told me some bad things about that friend.
So I had a big fight with this friend and we don't talk any more. Did I do wrong?
By the way, this friend used to ask me where I go and he used to call me a lot.
Do you think it is wrong to cut my relationship with this friend? P.S. I know that this friend likes me very much...And I think he is a good Muslim.
Answer:
Praise be to Allah.
Subhan Allah (Glory be to
Allah)! How did you cut off your ties with your Muslim brother because of
some news about him that was brought by a non-Muslim?
Allah says (interpretation
of the meaning):
�O you who believe! If a
rebellious evil person comes to you with news verify it�� [49:6].
This person is not just a
�rebellious, evil person� (fasiq), he is also a kafir (non-Muslim), so how
could you believe what he said and on that basis cut off ties with your
Muslim brother? Indeed, what you have done is wrong, and you must go back to
this Muslim friend, because it is not permissible for a Muslim to forsake
his brother for more than three days. Since he likes you and was the reason
why you became Muslim, you owe him a great deal. How can you cut him off? Go
back to him and do not leave him unless there is some clear evidence and
proof that you should forsake him for some serious matter that goes against
Islam.
We ask Allah to grant us
and you guidance and strength.
(Source: IslamQA)
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Names
Question 7592: Can one keep Allah's name as a child's first name and call the kid by that first name. For example Maaz or Rehman and call them by that name rather than abdur-rehman or Mohd. Maaz.
Question 7592: Can one keep Allah's name as a child's first name and call the kid by that first name. For example Maaz or Rehman and call them by that name rather than abdur-rehman or Mohd. Maaz.
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We commend your keenness on getting your self well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
There is nothing wrong in the name Mohammed Ma`az since Ma`az is not Allah's attibute.
If you are still in need of more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Do keep in touch. May Allah guide us all to the straight path!
Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best.
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Question 5437: I have named my son "Baseer Ahmad", is it ok, since "Al-Baseer" is one of Allahs attributes?
Question 5437: I have named my son "Baseer Ahmad", is it ok, since "Al-Baseer" is one of Allahs attributes?
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear brother in Islam, we commend your keenness on getting your self well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
As regards the name "Baseer Ahmad" there is no harm in this name as per Islamic rules. (See point number 3 above.)
Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best.
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Question 299:
ASALAMWALAIKUM.
MY SISTER-IN-LAW HAS RECENTLY CONVERTED INTO ISLAM,SHE IS
LOOKING FOR A MUSLIM NAME. COULD YOU PLEASE E-MAIL ME SOME
NAMES OR REFER ME A BOOK THAT HAS...
Question 299:
ASALAMWALAIKUM.
MY SISTER-IN-LAW HAS RECENTLY CONVERTED INTO ISLAM,SHE IS
LOOKING FOR A MUSLIM NAME. COULD YOU PLEASE E-MAIL ME SOME
NAMES OR REFER ME A BOOK THAT HAS A LISTING OF MUSLIM NAMES.
THANK YOU.
YOURS TRULY
AYUB
Answer: Dear Br. Ayub: As-Salaamu Alaykum, and sorry for the delay in replying to your
question. We were flooded with question during the month of Ramadan by the Grace
of Allah, but this made our work a little slowlier. Regarding the names of your sister-
in-law, it is important to know that Islam doesn't require a person to change her name
when she becomes a Muslim. If she still wants to, she can do it. The most important
thing, if she really wants to, is for her to pick a name that she really likes. Among the
names: Mariam, Sarah, Aisha, Dana, Reem, Sawsan, Nabiha, Maliha, Shahana, Rana,
Rola, Nesrine, Nadine, Nadia, Mona, Lama, Hala, Rima, Fatima, etc... These are
simply names of woman that come to my mind. There are hundreds more that are
very beautiful. One important thing to be aware of. Don't do what many non-Arabic
speaking people occasionally do by pickng an Arabic dictionary and pick a word that
sounds nice without knowing its meaning. Occasionally, people do so and the names
turn out to be very strange if not embarassing. So, at least ask an Arabic speaking
person on the name you choose. Most if not all Arabic names have meanings. As to
the existence of a book of Muslim names, there is one in the United States but I
forgot its name. Try the Islamic Book Service in Indiana, or the Bookstore of the
Islamic Center of Los Ageles in Southern California. Sorry I don't have their phone
numbers or address. Check Islamicity's tour and you will find the Islamic Centers
addresses. Also, in the Islamicity market place section, there is the address of Al-
Kitab Al-Arabi. It is an Islamic Books mail order company. The most important thing
is that she make a Muslim by the Grace of Allah Almighty. Good luck. And please
post us a message if you get hold of the book (Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 7315: As Salaam Alaikom
I just converted to Islam one week ago. Although I know it is not necessary to change my name I want to choose a name that describes me in my new faith. I like the name Na'il...
Question 7315: As Salaam Alaikom
I just converted to Islam one week ago. Although I know it is not necessary to change my name I want to choose a name that describes me in my new faith. I like the name Na'ilah- one who succeeds, acquires, reaches goals. Other names I like are Aamina and Zaina. Can you give me any advice on choosing one of these names? Jazakum Allahu Khairun.
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We commend your keenness on getting your self well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
In this regard, we'd like to cite for you the following fatwa issued by Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi, former President of the Islamic Society of North America:
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
During the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when people used to accept Islam, he would not require all people to change their names. He used to change only those names that carried wrong meanings or un-Islamic ideas and concepts. The Prophet's wife `A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said about the Prophet, "He used to change bad names." (Reported by at-Tirmidhi)
For instance, `Umar had a daughter whose name was "`Asiyah" (meaning disobedient or rude). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed her name to "Jamilah" (the Beautiful- see Sunan Abu Dawud, Hadith no. 4301) Abu Dawud has mentioned many names of people and places that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed because they had bad meanings. (see Hadith no. 4305) Imam al-Bukhari mentioned that Sa`id ibn al-Musayyib said that when his grandfather came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), the Prophet asked him about his name. He said, "Hazn" (meaning Hard). The Prophet said, "You are Sahl. (meaning soft, easy)." The man said, "I do not want to change the name that my father gave me." His grandson Sa`id used to regret and say afterwards that they kept on experiencing the hardness in their family. (Reported by al-Bukhari)
One can only change one's own name, but one cannot change the family name or name of one's parents, unless they are alive and accept the change. So the new Muslims should change their first names, if they contain wrong or bad meanings. As far as their last names are concerned they should not be changed, because it is also forbidden in Islam to take the name of someone other than one's own biological father. Allah says in the Qur'an, "Proclaim their real parentage. That will be more equitable in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know their fathers, then they are your brothers in the faith�" (Al-Ahzab: 5)
It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
Naailah is a good name and it was the name of Khalifah Osman's wife (r.a.)
If you are still in need of more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Do keep in touch. May Allah guide us all to the straight path!
Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best.
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Question 8661: Assalamu alaikkum, please tell me the arabic meaning of my name " Inthef Moideen "
Question 8661: Assalamu alaikkum, please tell me the arabic meaning of my name " Inthef Moideen "
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We commend your keenness on getting yourself well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
Muhiyuddeen means "one who keeps the religion alive"
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Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best.
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Question 8183: Assalamualeykum Imaam...I would highly appreciate if you could tell me the meanings of the names: Ayyad, Aalim(for boys) and Sadia, Zahra (for girls)? Are they good names? Jazakallah for your response...
Question 8183: Assalamualeykum Imaam...I would highly appreciate if you could tell me the meanings of the names: Ayyad, Aalim(for boys) and Sadia, Zahra (for girls)? Are they good names? Jazakallah for your response in Advance! thank you!
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We commend your keenness on getting yourself well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
As regards the names Ayaaz(Slave) which means "" , Aalim(Religious Scholar), Sadia(Good luck) and Zahra(Beautiful), there is nothing wrong as per Islamic rules.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In his book Tuhfatul-Mawdud fi Ahkamil-Mawlud, Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim, under the title "What is preferred among the names and what is considered reprehensible", wrote: "� and among them are the names of the angels such as Jibril (Gabriel), and Mika'il and Israfil, it is makruh (disliked) to name human beings with these names. Imam Malik (may Allah bless his soul) was asked regarding naming someone Jibril and he abhorred it. Judge `Ayyad said: '... and others allowed it.' `Abdur-Razzak said in Al-Jami`: "I said to Hammad ibn Abi Sulaiman: 'What would you say regarding a man whose name is Jibril or Mika'il, and he responded: 'There is nothing wrong with them.'"
Regarding the Hadith: "Do not name yourselves with the names of the Angels.", Al-Bukhari said that the validity of its chain of narration is questionable. This means that the hadith would not be considered authentic. (Tuhfatul-Mawdud, p. 83)
In the Kuwaiti Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence, most of the scholars have ruled that using the names of the angels like Jibril and Mika'il is not makruh. Malik, on the other hand, has ruled that it is makruh.
Some have stated that Jibril means `Abdullah and likewise does Mika'il. (Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Surat Al-Baqarah)
Based on the above mentioned, it is preferable that we not use the names of the angels, and that we follow the rightly-guided forefathers in naming our children and those who revert to Islam from the non-believers. The most preferred names, no doubt, are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman as has been related in the sound hadith."
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
If you are still in need of more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Do keep in touch. May Allah guide us all to the straight path!
Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 242: Asalam Alikum. I am wondering if there are any hadith that
support the need to change my name to a muslim (or arabic)
name. I notice many people change their name when they
convert to islam a...
Question 242: Asalam Alikum. I am wondering if there are any hadith that
support the need to change my name to a muslim (or arabic)
name. I notice many people change their name when they
convert to islam and I was wondering if this is sunnah
or just something people chose to do. Asalam Alikum.
Answer: We are sorry for the late response but we hope the following information will help. There is no specific Hadith requiring a person to change their name after accepting Islam. The vast majority of the Sahabah (companions of the Prophet) did not change their name after accepting Islam. However it is recommended if a name contradicts Islamic principles or values it should be changed to a better meaning name. For example Prophet Muhammad (saw) advised one of the companions, whose name was ''Harb'' which means war in English, to change his name to a better meaning name. Thank you for the question. May Allah guide all of us on right path. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 7752: assalam alaikum
i am looking for the meaning of the name ''MAAZ'' or ''MOAAZ''for a baby boy.
Question 7752: assalam alaikum
i am looking for the meaning of the name ''MAAZ'' or ''MOAAZ''for a baby boy.
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We commend your keenness on getting yourself well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
As regards the name "Muaaaz", it means Protected.
If you are still in need of more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Do keep in touch. May Allah guide us all to the straight path!
Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best.
(Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 5674: what is the meaning of the name name Aliza? is it Arabic and was it Hazrat Ali daughters name
Question 5674: what is the meaning of the name name Aliza? is it Arabic and was it Hazrat Ali daughters name
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We commend your keenness on getting your self well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
As regards the name "Aliza", it was the name of The Daughter of Ali (RA).
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Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 6207: assalam walaikum o rehmathullah Imam sahab Allah has blessed me with a nice & kute baby boy al hamdulillah, so I have choose some name for my baby so I like to know about meaning of this names > AFFAN...
Question 6207: assalam walaikum o rehmathullah Imam sahab Allah has blessed me with a nice & kute baby boy al hamdulillah, so I have choose some name for my baby so I like to know about meaning of this names > AFFAN,ZAIAAN,FAHAD, this 3 names I need full of meaning of this names if u send me soon this I am so thankfull to u, bye, my son date of birth is 15/04/2005
Answer: As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
We commend your keenness on getting your self well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings, and we implore Allah Almighty to help us serve His cause and render our work for His Sake.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
As regards the name "AFFAN==Forgiving person.
Zain==Friend, beloved.
FAHAD==Lynx, wild cat.
Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 5470: What do the names Adil, Imran, Habibullah, Hyther, Hamid, Hameed, Haseeb, and Haneef mean?
Question 5470: What do the names Adil, Imran, Habibullah, Hyther, Hamid, Hameed, Haseeb, and Haneef mean?
Answer: Assalam 'Alaykum Wa Rahmatulahi Wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
Dear brother, we are really pleased to have your question and to have the chance to convey some of the teachings of our religion to our Muslim brothers.
Islam emphasizes that Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. It is reported in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You will be called on the Day of Resurrection by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Reported by Abu Dawud)
In the choice of names, we should follow certain guidelines as illustrated in the following fatwa issued by the eminent Muslim scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi:
"Islam does not oblige Muslims to choose specific names, Arab or non-Arab names, for their children, whether males or females. It is rather up to people to decide which names they would like to choose for their children.
However, selecting names should be pursuant to some Islamic rules:
1- To be a good name that is neither detestable by people nor to be rejected by the child himself, when he grows up. Such detestable names are like those which bear the meaning of bad omen, evil connotations, names of people known for their oppression and excessiveness, and so on. In this regard, we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to change bad names into good ones. For example, he changed the name of someone from "Qalilah" (A few) into "Kathirah" (A lot), and the name of another from "`Aasiyah" (Sinner) into "Jamilah" (Beautiful), and so on.
2- A Muslim should not call his son names such as, "`Abdul-Ka`abah", "`Abdun-Nabi", "`Abdul-Hussayn", and such names that implies `Ubudiyyah (servitude) to others than Allah. Ibn Hazm said that naming children with names as such is, according to the consensus of Muslim scholars, prohibited, except the name of "`Abdul-Muttalib".
3- A Muslim should not choose names that give an impression of pomposity and vainglory. This is supported by the hadith that reads, "The most detestable name for Allah in the Hereafter is that of a man who calls himself "King of All Kings", for Allah is the Lord of the Kings." (Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi)
Muslims are also forbidden to name their children after the Finest Names of Allah, such as "Ar-Rahman (the Gracious), Al-Khalik (the Creator), etc.
It is also prohibited to use the Attributes of Allah with a definite article, such as "Al-`Aziz" (the All-Powerful) and "Al-Hakim" (the Most-Wise), as names. But they may be used without a definite article, e.g. "`Aziz" and "Hakim".
4- It is a commendable thing to call children after the Prophets and righteous people, to keep them in memory, so as to take them as a guide and follow in their footsteps.
The best of such names are the names that show man's humility before his Lord, as indicated by the hadith that reads, "The best names in Allah's Sight are `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman." (Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah)
The same applies to names that consist of two parts, of which the first "`Abd" and the second is one of the Finest Names of Allah, such as "`Abdul-`Alim".
5- As for non-Arab names, there is nothing wrong in using them as names, so long as they bear good meanings in their language. Although the early Muslims were purely Arabs living in a pure Arab atmosphere, they found no harm in non-Arab names, as regards men and women. For example, "Mareyah" (the Mother of the Believers) who gave birth to Ibrahim, the son of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was known for her Coptic name.
Also, most of the names of early believers were linguistically names of plants, such as "Talhah", "Salamah", "Hanzalah"; names of animals and birds, such as "Asad", "Saqr"; names of objects and parts of nature, like "Bahr", "Jabal"; adjectives used as names, like "`Amir", "Salim"; names of previous Prophets and righteous people, e.g. "Ibrahim" and "Yusuf".
Thus, a Muslim should take into consideration such restrictions while choosing names for their children."
As regards the names and meanings:
Aadil==One who makes justice,Just, Upright.
Imran==Name of Maryam's Father(peace be upon them)
Habibullah==Allah's beloved
Haider==Lion
Hamid==Praising,commendable
Hameed==Ever-Praised,Praiseworthy
Haseeb==Reckoner
Haneef==Exclusive,Upright, true.Wassalam and Allah Almighty knows best. (Source: Islamicity)
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Question 2414: Asallama allaykum Imam I am going to have a baby girl very soon insha allah can you please tell me the best islamic name i can give it
Question 2414: Asallama allaykum Imam I am going to have a baby girl very soon insha allah can you please tell me the best islamic name i can give it
Answer: Dear Br. O. As-salaamu alaykum. Congratulations for your yet-to-come new baby girl. The issue of selecting names is extremely personal and should be discussed between you and your wife. Among the beautiful names are Sarah, Mariam, Amina, Aisha, Khadija, Fatima, Zeinab, � There are literally thousands of beautiful names. If you decide to call your daughter an Arabic/Islamic name that is not common and if Arabic is not your native language, make sure to ask someone who knows Arabic to explain to you its meaning. There has been classical cases of non-Arabic speaking people who called their daughters with Arabic names that were insulting or demeaning to their daughers. Don�t do the same mistake. Thank you for asking and God knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 2395: As Salaamu Alaikum; my question is pertaining to the servants of Allah taking on one of His attributes as a name. I would like to know if there is any evidence or proof of a person wanting to take th...
Question 2395: As Salaamu Alaikum; my question is pertaining to the servants of Allah taking on one of His attributes as a name. I would like to know if there is any evidence or proof of a person wanting to take the name of Maalik without having Abdul as a prefix being Haram (According to Qur'an and Sunnah only.) And if it is Haram then please provide me with the information in addition, explain to me as to why there has been no controversy over one of the Great Imam's (Imam Maalik)not having Abdul as a Prefix. Jazakullah Karin in advance
Answer: Dear I. As-salaamu alaykum. The names of Allah are divided into two categories. One of them contains the name of Allah that Muslim can not use as names for themselves. Such names are Allah and Rahman. As to the other categories, it is allowed. That�s why, the matter is not a question of controversy among the Muslims who know the correct rule. Thank you for asking and God knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)
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Question 3047: If a woman, while non-Muslim, before Islam took the name of her husband upon
marriage, later divorced and became Muslim, and wants now to change her name
to enhance her identity as a Muslim, is i...
Question 3047: If a woman, while non-Muslim, before Islam took the name of her husband upon
marriage, later divorced and became Muslim, and wants now to change her name
to enhance her identity as a Muslim, is it permitted for her to take the last name
of her maternal grandfather (not the same as her mother's) as opposed to her
father's name, which she had before her marriage?
Answer: Dear Br. F. As-salaamu alaykum. Yes, she may do so if the intention is to enhance her Muslim identity and not to conceal any truth about her lineage or cause any harm or prevent any legal heir from getting their legal share, etc. Thank you for asking and God knows best. (Source: IslamiCity)