21 December 2016
The initial names of Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhuma)
Question I heard the following Hadith; "When Hasan and Husayn (radiyallahu 'anhuma) were born, 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) named them Ja'far and Hamza." Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told him: "I…
22 October 2016
Meaning of the name Hamnah
Question I would like to know the meaning of the name Hamnah (حَمْنة) and is it a good name?
11 August 2016
Any special virtue for keeping names of the Ahlu Bayt?
Question In a tradition it has been narrated from 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) that poverty and indigence will never enter the house in which the name Muhammad, or Ahmad, 'Ali, Hasan, Husayn, Ja'far,…
30 July 2016
Abu Turab, a nickname beloved to Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
Question Can you confirm the source and confirm the authenticity of the Hadith wherein Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) got the nickname Abu Turab?
4 June 2016
Meaning of Hannan and Mannan
Question What is the meaning of Hannan and Mannan when addressing Allah Ta'ala?
17 March 2016
The most beloved names to Allah are the names of the Ambiya
Question Is the following Hadith authentic? "The most beloved names to Allah are the names of the Ambiya" (Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah)
16 November 2015
The best names for children
Question Is the following narration authentic and suitable to quote? عبد الله بن جراد قال: صحبني رجل من مؤتة فأتى النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام وأنا معه فقال: يارسول الله ! ولد لى مولود فما اخير الاسماء…
26 August 2015
Any special virtue for keeping the name Muhammad?
Question Is there any special virtue mentioned in the Hadith Sharif regarding keeping the name Muhammad, other than it being the blessed name of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). I have noticed…
23 August 2015
Keep good names for your children
Question Is this a Hadith: Keep good names of your children because names of people have effect on them?
20 November 2014
Correct way of pronouncing Sa’id ibn Al Musayyab (rahimahullah)’s name
Question What is the correct method of pronouncing Sa'id ibn Al Musayyab (rahimahullah)'s name? Musayyab (with a fathah) or Musayyib (with a kasrah)?
22 September 2014
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) having the name “Ahmad”
Question I have heard that our Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was named 'Ahmad' even before he was born. Please quote a reference for this.