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  • Naming her next child after one who died

    I'm a married woman and I lost my baby, I was 7 months pregnant and he died it was a boy. I gave him the name: Muhammad. But now I have another child can I call him Muhammad again or is it against the Islaam. He is buried here in Belgium, is that Haraam or Halaal? Please answer me as soon possible. .. More

  • Name Tasneem

    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... More

  • Meaning of 'Unaiza'

    Please give me the meaning of the name 'UNAIZA' or the correct pronunciation... More

  • Naming her daughter

    Can I call my baby girl "Abrar"?.. More

  • Meaning of the name

    We are expecting a baby and decided to give him a name "Rayyan". Please tell me if it is a boy's name or girl's name? Thanks. .. More

  • Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq as a name for one's son

    Is it permissible to name one's son Abu Bakr Siddique, where Siddique is the middle name?.. More

  • Appropriate names for Muslim children

    I have read in the chain of many Ahadith that some narrators are named 'Israel.' I know that Israel is the name of Prophet Jacob, but is it ok nowadays to name our children 'Israel?' Is it also ok to name them Mikhaeel or Mikael, as the angel?.. More

  • Meaning of name "Ayas Ahmed"

    I want to know the meaning of my name "Ayas Ahmed". I am very eager to know it. Your earliest reply will be appreciated... More

  • Hamdia Fatimah as a name

    I have named my daughter Hamdia Fatimah, is it correct or should I change it... More

  • Correct Format for Naming a Child

    What is the correct format in naming your newborn child? I understand that different cultures have different way of naming the child. For example in Arab culture naming is different than in Pakistani culture. Back home, in Pakistan, when the child is born, he/she is given a name and then the father's first (just first name) name becomes child's last.. More

  • Naming her son 'Kuzeed'

    I am a Palestinian in Germany, and I will get a new son soon. My mother wants me to give my son the name of my father, a Parisian name called 'Kuzeed'. My question: do I commit a sin if I did or what? I am afraid of this name for many reasons mainly for religious reasons by one hand, and I don't want to anger my parents on the other. Please I need.. More

  • Naming Children by Names of Angels

    I would like to know if its right to name a child after the angels? .. More

  • Meaning of Saima and Mehnaz

    What is the meaning of these names: Saima and mehnaz?.. More

  • Having the name "wiqas"

    My question is about my name. It is Wiqas. I have heard that the name wiqas (or waqqas in sa'd bin abi waqqas) is not allowed as it is a kafir name. I have been told that it should be Waqar. Is this true? if so what should i do?.. More

  • Giving Babies Names of Angels

    1) When I tried to name my son as "Ridhwan", somebody said that Muslims should not select the names of Angels for their baby. Is it correct? If they are wrong can you list some names of scholars or leaders among Sahabaths, Thabie or others, having the same names as Angels? 2) 'Ridhwan', Is it the correct spelling to its Arabic word ? .. More