Naming a Child Before Birth in Islam: Is It Allowed During Pregnancy?
Can you pick a baby name before birth in Islam? Discover the ruling on shortlisting names during pregnancy, gender uncertainty, and formal post-birth naming.
General Principles
Is It Obligatory to Choose an Arabic Name in Islam? (Non-Arabic Name Rules)
Must a Muslim name be in Arabic? Learn the scholarly ruling on non-Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu, and Western names, plus halal vs haram guidelines.
Who Has the Right to Name a Child in Islam? Father vs Mother (Fiqh & Shura Rules)
Understand the Islamic legal rulings on who names the baby. Explains father legal right, mother right of consultation (Shura), and resolving family disputes.
When Should a Baby Be Named in Islam? (Day 1 vs 7th Day Sunnah Timeline)
Learn the authentic Islamic rulings on when to name a newborn baby. Detailed analysis of 1st day vs 7th day naming, Aqiqah integration, and scholarly consensus.
Why Is It Important to Give a Child a Good Islamic Name? (Sunnah & Hadith Proofs)
Discover why choosing a good Islamic baby name is an essential act of Tarbiyah. Includes authentic Hadith proofs, Day of Judgment naming, and spiritual impacts.