What is Tahnik, and must it be performed before the child…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding What is Tahnik, and must it be performed before the child is formally named? in Islam.
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Should the name be announced on the 7th day, along with A…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding Should the name be announced on the 7th day, along with Aqiqah and shaving the baby’s head? in Islam.
What is Aqiqah, and how is it connected to naming the baby?
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding What is Aqiqah, and how is it connected to naming the baby? in Islam.
Is it allowed to use titles like Khan, Syed, Sheikh, or M…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding Is it allowed to use titles like Khan, Syed, Sheikh, or Mirza as surnames? Does that affect the Islamic validity of the name? in Islam.
We live in a global city (London, New York, Dubai) — shou…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding We live in a global city (London, New York, Dubai) — should we pick a name that’s easier for non-Muslims to pronounce? in Islam.
In South India, Muslim names often end with ‘-an’ or are …
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding In South India, Muslim names often end with ‘-an’ or are kept short (e.g., Mubeen, Ameen). Is this acceptable? in Islam.
My family insists on a traditional cultural name like Iqb…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding My family insists on a traditional cultural name like Iqbal or Akhtar, but I want a Quranic Arabic name. How do I balance? in Islam.
Many Indian Muslims use Persian/Urdu names like Parvez, F…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding Many Indian Muslims use Persian/Urdu names like Parvez, Feroz, Shabana, or Shanaya — are these Islamically valid? in Islam.
Can I give my child a Western name like John, Michael, or…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding Can I give my child a Western name like John, Michael, or Jenny, assuming the literal meaning is harmless? in Islam.
What kinds of names are considered disliked (makruh), suc…
Scholarly explanation and Hadith evidence regarding What kinds of names are considered disliked (makruh), such as names with excessive self-praise? in Islam.