27 Dhul Hijjah 144624 June 2025
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Change Inappropriate Names
QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? "Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would change bad names."
Names
9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144524 October 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Requests a Sahabi With a Good Name to Milk a Camel
QuestionWhat is the validity of this Hadith? Once Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked people to milk a sheep. One of them got up to milk and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked his name; he said, Murrah (bitter). Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Sit down". Then another person…
9 Rabi'ul Akhir 144524 October 2023
The Wisdom Behind Keeping a Name With a Good Meaning
QuestionIt is narrated in Jami' Ibn Wahab that "A baby was brought to Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and he asked his name. They said: as-Sayyib. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No, but his name is 'Abdullah." The narrator said: "But the people used to call him by the…
4 Rabi'ul Akhir 144519 October 2023
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Disliked Reprehensible Names
QuestionIs this correct? Once Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was passing by two hills on a journey and enquired about their names. He was told, 'Fadhih and Mukhzi'. He turned away from them and did not pass by them."
8 Jumadal Ula 14442 December 2022
Pronunciation of the Name of the Famous Saint; Abu Yazid
QuestionWhat is the correct pronunciation of the name of the saint; Abu Yazid البسطامي Is it Bistami or Bastami?
5 Jumadal Ula 144429 November 2022
The Stepchildren of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionHow many stepchildren did our Beloved Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) have and what were their names if possible?
22 Rabi'ul Akhir 144417 November 2022
Ummu Kulthum, the Daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)
QuestionCan you kindly mention what is the name of Sayyidah Ummu Kulthum (radiyallahu 'anha); the daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? What is her first name?
1 Rabi'ul Akhir 144427 October 2022
Pronunciation of the Name of the Famous Saint, Sariy as Saqati
QuestionWhat is the correct pronunciation of the following name? سري السقطي Sirri or Sariy Saqti or Saqati?
15 Shawwal 144317 May 2022
Another Unreliable Narration on Keeping the Name Muhammad
QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? إذا كان يوم القيامة نادى مناد: يا محمد قم فادخل الجنة بغير حساب. فيقوم كل من اسمه محمد. فيتوهم أن النداء له، فلكرامة محمد لا يمنعون.
13 Rajab 144315 February 2022
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Name
QuestionWhat was Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah's name?
4 Jumadal Ula 14439 December 2021
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Attempts to Change a Name with a Negative Connotation
QuestionIs there a narration about a companion named sorrow (Hazn) upon which Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) changed his name to gentle (Sahl)?
6 Rabi'ul Awwal 144313 October 2021
Another Initial Name of Sayyiduna Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
QuestionWas Sayyiduna Hasan's (radiyallahu 'anhu) name "Harb" which means war?
19 Jumadal Akhirah 14422 February 2021
The Complete Name of Sahih Muslim
QuestionKindly provide the full name of both Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) and his Sahih.
1 Jumadal Ula 144216 December 2020
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Changes a Sahabi’s Name
QuestionI am looking for a Hadith which states that a Sahabi's name was Shaytan ibn Qurt and Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) changed his name.
1 Ramadan 144124 April 2020
Is Yunus (‘alayhis salam) Attributed to His Father or Mother?
QuestionI have heard that historians say that Yunus ('alayhis salam), like 'Isa ('alayhis salam) had been attributed to his mother, but I read in Sahih Bukhari, wherein mention is made that he is attributed to his father. (Hadith: 3413 "ونسبه الى ابيه") Could you please explain?