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Names & Titles
217 fatawa from 3 South African Darul Iftas on Names & Titles, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Names & Titles fatawa — page 5 of 6
- Ask Imaam7 Nov 2002
What is the meaning and relevance of the name Thuraiya/Surayya - can I keep it for my baby??
It is the name of a bright star. It is permissible to keep such a name. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT.
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2002
please could you tell me the meanings of the following names? Rubina, Ruhina, Rumina
Assalamualaikum, please could you tell me the meanings of the following names? Rubina, Ruhina, Rumina jazakallah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2002
What is the meaning of name "Shaadmin"?
We are unable to locate the meaning of this word. Nevertheless, similar words of this type indicate that this word could mean happy, delighted and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2002
I like to know if keeping names like Abdul-Barelwi,Abdul-Khomeni,Abdul-Asad,Abdul-Shams,Abdul-Najm etc. allowed in Islam / Shariah ?
Mufti Sahib, Some people argue it is allowed to keep names like Abdul-Muhammad, Abdul-Ahmad, Abdul-Abbas, Abdul-Hussain, Abdul-Gibril,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2002
Is it ok to keep two names?
It is fashionable to keep two names, a first an second name. Is this ok?
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2002
I would like to know whats the meaning of my name SALMAN AKBAR and can i have AKBAR as a second name. I would also like to know about my fathers name PERVAIZ AKBAR.
Salmaan - derived from the Arabic word 'Salaamah' meaning one who enjoys great safety, security, peace etc. Akbar- Superlative of the Arabic word…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2002
Why do we name our daughters after the wife of the ‘Aziz ( Zulaikha)?
After reading the translation and commentary of Surah Yusuf, I have been very curious about why Muslims girls are named Zulaikha (after the wife of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
I would like to know if the name Dayaan can be given to a baby boy. What is the meaning? Is it a suitable name?
Dayyan with two 'y's is derived from the word, 'Dayyaana', which means to be honest. It is a suitable name for a boy. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
Salaams, Can you help me find the meanings to the names Sanaida and Saiqua , both are female names and from where/which country they originated.. thanks
We are unable to locate the meanings of the enquired names. We advise that names having good meanings with Islamic connotations and names of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Sep 2002
What to call child? Here it is fashionable to have several names, eg Muhammad yusuf Ahmed Patel. Do we call by all the names?
Here it is fashionable to have several names, eg Muhammad yusuf Ahmed Patel. Do we call by all the names? Can you keep so many names? Incl.…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam6 Sep 2002
Can I keep the keep my daughters name Maariyah? Insha-allah. What is the correct spelling, meaning and is it in the quraan, in which context?
The name Maariya is an appropriate Muslim name. The spelling is correct. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Sep 2002
What is the correct way of naming a child? If the father is called Masud Ahmed and he calls his son Khalid. Can he give the full name Khalid Masud
Is there a proper way of naming a boy and girl. Many people use middle names in western countries therefore many Muslims living in these countries…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Sep 2002
Is Ramis an islamic name? Which language is it from? Thankyou
In Arabic, Ramis, refers to a bird that come out at night only. Ramees refers to throwing sand into a grave. Both these names are not appropriate…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Aug 2002
My Nephew's name is Zayyaan, but i've noticed that there are girl's with the same name.Can it be Unisex?The meaning is Beautiful.
Zayyaan means beautiful. This name may be used for both males and females. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Aug 2002
Is Shiryan a muslim name?
Is Shiryan a muslim name? If so, what does it mean?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Aug 2002
what is the meaning of the name Azmeena
Azmeena means duration of time or it could also refer to fate, destiny, etc. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2002
Please let me know the meanings of names Kiyan & Ramis. Jazakallah
Kiyaan means existence and Ramis means to bury or to cover something. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Jul 2002
Please explain the meaning of the name Qashif/Kashif
The name Kashif spelt with the letter 'K' comes from the Arabic root 'Kashafa'. Kaashif means examiner, discoverer, inspector, etc. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002
Is Ria an Islamic name? and if so what does it mean? And what are the meanings of Fareen, Nahid and Rafiq.
Nahid - to always rise or gain promotion. Fareen - we are unable to locate this name. Rafiq - one who is a companion or friend. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jul 2002
what does the name Naseefah means in arabic.
Naseefa is derived from the root word Nasaf. It means to scatter, blow, etc. It also means to talk secretly. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Jun 2002
Was there any reasons that Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alay Wa Sallam named his daughter Fatima us Zahra? What is the meaning of this name?
Was there any reasons that Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alay Wa Sallam named his daughter Fatima us Zahra? What is the meaning of this name?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2002
I was told that the name Zaki has multiple meanings depending on it being spelt with the Arabic letters “zay” or “czaal”, please advise for all cases.
The word may be pronounced with a 'zaal and 'dhaal'. The meanings of both the letters are different. Dhaal (Dhakiyy) means to be intelligent Zaal…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 May 2002
what do the following names mean: Ayla, Gunseli, Natasha, Reza, Razak
Ayla,-Derived from the Arabic word 'Aala' meaning to be needy, to have many dependents, to have many children etc. Considering the more positive…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam24 Apr 2002
Can you give us Reference of hadith with numbers and book names in which It is said that Allah will not look at a person who do not bare his anckles.Please refer Question 4836.
Refer to: 1. Sahih Bukhari; Chapter on Dressing: Hadith Nos.: 5783, 5784, 5788, 5791 and 2. Sahih Muslim vol.2 pg.194-195 and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
Assalaamu alaykum. Could you please tell me what the meaning of the name "Muhammed Shivaan" is?
We are unable to locate any entry into the 'Shivaan'. The closest entry to the word is 'Sheewan' which means sad and depression. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2002
What are the meanings of the following 15 names: 1. Farhat; 2. Hashmat; 3. Iffat; 4. Ishrat;5. Ismat; 6. Izzat;7. Liaqat; 8. Nikhat;9. Nuzhat; 10. Raffat; 11. Rifaaqat 12. Riffat;
13. Sibghat; 14. Virasat; 15. Wajaahat
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2002
Could you tell the meaning of the Arabic name Tamir and also whether there were any famous Muslims throughout history with this name?
We are unable to locate such a word nor trace a person of such a name in Islamic history. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2002
The meaning of my daughters name Atiqua and Saira
My daughter born on 9th Zilhizza I named her Atiqua can you please give me the meaning and the significance
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002
Assalam Alaikum Mufti Sahab, Can you please tell me meaning of names like Ayan & Ayman
1. Ayman means 'right side'. The name of the woman who breastfed Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) was Umm Ayman. 2. As for 'Ayan', we are not…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002
Is a muslim allowed to change there name, to another muslim name?
asalamualaikum rahmatullah wabarakatuhu is it allowed to change ones name if everyone keeps calling them by a nickname? jazakalla
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002
What is the meaning of the two names, Muhammad, and Ahmed, of Prophet S.A.W.S.Since Imam Mehdi will have the same name, what will be exactly his name?
Since the Prophet S.A.W.S. did not have Mehdi as his name, how can Imam Mehdi have the same name as the Prophet S.A.W.S.?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002
What are meanings of the following names: Simran, Jibraan
We ate unable to locate a direct entry for these in our dictionaries. However, according to the principles of lexicology, a suffix of Alif and Noon…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002
could you please tell me the meaning of the names Nabeelah and Maleeha.
Maleeha - a beautiful and charming lady Nabeelah - beautiful, intelligent, dexterous and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002
Please define the following names for me.
I would like to know the Islamic translation for the following names: Salim, Idris, Khalid, Reid, and Ahmed.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Feb 2002
Is name Hamd Bari (read as Hamd-e-Bari) a good name for a baby girl?
Respected Mufti Sahib, Assalamu Allaikum Allah Almighty has gifted us a beautiful baby girl on Jan 28,2002 and she is now being treated for some…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2002
What are the meanings of the following names?Nasiha, Taqi, Zaki.
I was told that the name Zaki has multiple meanings depending on it being spelt with a ?zay? or ?czaal?, please advise for all cases. Also, which is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2002
What are the meanings of the following names? Muhammad or Mohammed, Ahmed or Ahmad, Fathima or Fatima,Hassan,Hussain or Hussein
1. Muhammad - the praised one 2. Ahmad - the most praised. 3. Fatima - to leave breastfeeding 4. Hassan - handsome 5. Hussain - handsom and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2002
What is the meaning of the name "Waheeda"?
What is the meaning of the name "Waheeda"...what are its roots? Is it derieved from one of Allah's names? Is it appropriate and advisible to name a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002
What is the meaning of the female name "MISHKA" and is it a recognized muslim name? Jazakallahu Khairun!
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002
What is the meaning of the name Rubina?
We are unable to locate an entry for 'Rubina' in our dictionaries. A few matches are as follows: 1. Raboona (Arabic) - something given to the seller…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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