Please state the meanings and origins of the following names: Ebrahim, Yunus, Khadija, Yusuf and Moosa
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Please state the meanings and origins of the following names: Ebrahim, Yunus, Khadija, Yusuf and Moosa
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Ebrahim-It could be derived from "barhamah" thus meaning " A person with a steady gaze without twitching of the eyelids." It is the name of a prophet (Alaihis Salaam). (Lisaanul Arab Vol.12 pg.48, Maanil Asmaa')
Yunus: Name of a prophet (Alaihis Salaam)
Khadija- A child born before its due date. The beloved wife of Nabi (sallahu Alaihi wasallam)
Yusuf: Name of a prophet (Alaihis Salaam)
Moosa: It is said to be derived from the hebrew word "Moosha" meaning one who was rescued from the water. (Maanil Asmaa)
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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