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.
Cultural & Regional Names
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.