What are the Islamic guidelines for naming a child?

Category: 5

Date: September 16, 2024

Scholar: Sheikh Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid

Answer:

In Islam, it is recommended to choose good names for children. The best names are those that express servitude to Allah, such as Abdullah (servant of Allah) and Abdur-Rahman (servant of the Most Merciful). It is also good to name children after prophets or righteous people. Names with bad meanings or those that imply servitude to other than Allah should be avoided.

Sources:

Sahih Muslim 2135

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