My son is going to Egypt for Islamic studies. My younger sister who has no children wants to go with him. However I feel reluctant

Ibraaheem: Name of an illustrious prophet of Allah who was honoured with the title of Khaleelullah meaning friend of Allah. Ibraaheem literally means 'father of the people' or most affectionate father'.

Saarah: Name of the sacred wife of Ibraaheem (AS); mother of Is-haaq (AS). It means sheet or veil.

Saar-rah: A lady whose charming manner causes joy and happiness.

Haajarah: Name of the beloved mother of Ismaa'eel (Alayhis salaam)

Ismaa'eel: Name of a distinguished prophet of Allah, the son of Ibraaheem (AS). It is said that this name is composed of two words, isma' meaning listen! and eel meaning Allah in the Syriac language. In other words "Hear and grant my prayers, O Allah!" Ibraaheem (AS) used to make dua for a son by these words. When his dua was heard, he named the son Ismaaeel. Ismaa'eel also means one who is obedient to Allah.

Is'haaq: Name of a prophet of Allah and the son of Ibraaheem (AS). It means one who laughs. (Loghaatul-Qur'aan)

Ya'qoob: Name of an illustrious Prophet of Allah Ta'ala. Father of Sayyiduna Yoosuf (Alayhis salaam)

Zulaikhah: A lady with such beauty that it leaves people gaping in wonderment.

2. The names of the wives of the prophets: a) Ismail (Alayhis salaam) ? Amaarah bint Saad. (Bidaayah vol.1 pg.98) b) Yaqoob (Alayhis salaam) ? Layla. (Ibid)
c) Yusuf (Alayhis salaam) ? Zulaykha
d) Ishaaq (Alayhis salaam) - We are unable to locate the wife?s name Haajarah means one who migrates or disassociates. It could mean one who disassociates himself from the world and turn to the Aakhirat. e) Ya?qoob from the root, ?Aqaba? which means to follow or to succeed.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai