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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 2 of 6

  1. Ask Imaam30 Nov 2005

    meaning of ma name Fariha

    i wanna ask tht wht is the meaning of ma name Fariha and i have heared tht it is not gud name n not suitable for my career so sir plz let me know…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  2. Ask Imaam6 Oct 2005

    TV channel by the name of Istikhara. People call in this program and ask questions whether doing so and so will be right for them

    A program comes on Pakistani TV channel by the name of Istikhara. People call in this program and ask questions whether doing so and so will be…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam17 Sep 2005

    meaning of my name FARIHA

    i wanna ask frm u tht plz kindly tell me the meaning of my name FARIHA

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  4. Ask Imaam17 Sep 2005

    a girl will call the her "Sara" and if it is a boy we will him "Mohammed Sa'ad". Are they names suitable?

    My wife is expecting in a couple of weeks and we have decided that if it is a girl will call the her "Sara" and if it is a boy we will him "Mohammed…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam16 Aug 2005

    Can you tell me the meanings of the names Asia and Saroosh?

    Can you tell me the meanings of the names Asia and Saroosh? Jazakallah Khair.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam16 Aug 2005

    I wanted to know the meaning of my name MUNEEZA.

    I wanted to know the meaning of my name MUNEEZA. Someone told me that it comes from the Arabic name "Monisa" and someone else has told me that it…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  7. Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005

    meaning of names, irfaan, mihran

    can you plzz tell the meaning of these names MIHRAN,ARFAN? jazakallah khair

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  8. Ask Imaam3 Aug 2005

    meaning of name - sufiyan

    What is the meaning of the names Sufiyan and Sofian.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  9. Ask Imaam21 Jul 2005

    name aaliyah

    Will it be permissable to name a girl Aaliyyah , given that the meaning is ' one who is high and elevated' ?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  10. Ask Imaam5 Jul 2005

    meaning of name: aaliyah

    I would like the meaning of the name Aaliyah please

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  11. Ask Imaam4 Jul 2005

    meaning of name: Aaliya

    I am interested in knowing the meaning of the name Aaliyah.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  12. Ask Imaam8 Oct 2004

    my son will be ten years soon. He just has one first name. For sometime now he has asked for Mohamed to be added. What is the procedure?

    There is nothing wrong in having only one name. There is also nothing wrong in adding the name Muhammad before the first name. and Allah Ta'ala…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  13. Ask Imaam8 Oct 2004

    what is meaning of name NABEEHA. can we name a girl as NABEEHA KHANAM plz tell us

    Nabeeha ? noble, high born. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  14. Ask Imaam7 Oct 2004

    I just like to know the meaning of a name and how can we pronounce it?How can I pronounce Mishall and what's the meaning?

    1. Mishall ? unable to locate 2. Musheel ? candle, lantern. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam8 Sep 2004

    Why is the name Nisa a name with a derogative meaning?

    In regards to your response with my inquiry regarding the name Nisa (Question 12328), isn?t the meaning, women, derogatory based only upon the text…

    Ml. Husain Kadodia
  16. Ask Imaam3 Sep 2004

    Are we restricted to choosing names with only good Muslim meanings or can we also accept a general good meaning, like for example in the English or Malay languages?

    It is narrated in a Hadith that: ?You will be called by your name and your father?s name on the Day of Qiyaamah, therefore you should keep good…

    Mufti Muhammad Ashraf
  17. Ask Imaam1 Sep 2004

    Boy Name – Yasir Girl Name – Sahar Please detail description of the above names

    1. Yasir ? person who makes things easy; appropriate name. 2. Sahar ? black magic; not appropriate name and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  18. Ask Imaam1 Sep 2004

    1)What does the name "Ashikeen" means? 2)If I combine "Nadia" and "Ashikeen" together, what would it mean? 3)Is it okay to name a Muslim child with a non-Muslim name that has good meaning?

    1. Aashikeen ? lovers 2. Nadia is derived from the Arabic root word ?Nida? which means to call. It is an appropriate and suitable Muslim name which…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  19. Ask Imaam27 Aug 2004

    I am planning to give my soon-to-be-born baby girl a name - Zareen Sofea. May I know what it means. Also, does "Zarith" mean anything in Islam/Arabic?

    1. Zareen ? Urdu ? golden 2. Zaareena: This word is perhaps derived from the Russian word Tzar ? a title is used for addressing a king in old…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  20. Ask Imaam24 Aug 2004

    I would like to know if Mahek is an arabic name and if you could please give me the full meaning and origin of mahek.

    Mahek is an Urdu word, meaning "A sweet fragrance". and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  21. Ask Imaam22 Aug 2004

    I would like to know the meaning of the name Maseehullah ?

    The one touched (mercy and grace) with Allah. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam22 Aug 2004

    I've named my newly born 1st baby ' Sarah Fatima bine-e-Omer '(she born on23rd of June'04), is this a suitable name for her

    I've named my newly born 1st baby ' Sarah Fatima bine-e-Omer '(she born on23rd of June'04), is this a suitable name for her and one more thing is…

    Ml. Husain Kadodia
  23. Ask Imaam17 Aug 2004

    I would like to know the origin and meaning of the name Abieda. I would like an extensive breakdown of the name.

    Abieda/Aabida is derived from the root word ?Abd? which means to be a slave. Abieda/Aabida is a female name which means to be a slaver, worshipper,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam16 Aug 2004

    Is the name Nisa a permissable Muslim name?

    I know that the name is derived from the Holy Quran however the meaning is of no particular significance (Nisa=women). Should that be a deterrant in…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  25. Ask Imaam13 Aug 2004

    Is it okay to name a boy as Taha or Ta’ha?

    Is it okay to name a boy as Taha ? the first two letters of Surah. Is there any issue to name boys like Yaseen, Taha. Is Yaseen and Taha names of…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam2 Aug 2004

    Regarding the question about the name ATHINA that was posted to you and your response.

    As I understand the name ATHINA comes from the root word of THANNA which means praise and therefore the name ATHINA, which is derived from it, means…

    Ml. Husain Kadodia
  27. Ask Imaam27 Jul 2004

    Is Reema name allowed in islam???do tell me as i heard it is not allowed..and alos tell the meaning of this name??

    Reemah ? a female white antelope. It is an acceptable name. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  28. Ask Imaam27 Jul 2004

    What does the name Ateeq mean?

    Just wondering: Bait ul Ateeq-which means, according to one meaning, the earliest and ancient. According to the second meaning, it means independent…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  29. Ask Imaam19 Jul 2004

    What is the meaning of ATHINA? Is it ok to name our daughter with this name?

    Athinaa is the Arabic equivalent of Athens. Instead of keeping names of this sort, one should keep names mentioned by Allah, Nabi (sallalahu Alaihi…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam14 Jul 2004

    Is haqeeqa supposed to be made by the adoptive or biological parents. Also please advise if the name Tawfeeq can be kept alone or should it be Tawfeeq Ahmed / Husain

    1. It is the responsibility of the parents to perform Aqiqah. If they are not present, then the Guardians of the child should perform it. If they…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam7 Jun 2004

    earning from music website haram?, seeing earthquake in dream, praying with half sleeves allowed?, meaning of name Ma'arab

    1) i designed a music site a few months ago with my friend. i have left it cause it is haram. it has some ads displayed on it which are from a third…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. Ask Imaam7 Jun 2004

    i would like to know if we can name a child Jibrael or Mikael, names of the angels? if not why not?

    The preferred and correct view of the majority of Ulama is that it is permissible to name a child with the name of an angel eg.Jibraeel, Mikaeel…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  33. Ask Imaam3 Jun 2004

    Please state the meanings and origins of the following names: Ebrahim, Yunus, Khadija, Yusuf and Moosa

    Ebrahim-It could be derived from "barhamah" thus meaning " A person with a steady gaze without twitching of the eyelids." It is the name of a…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  34. Ask Imaam26 May 2004

    ans 2 Q 6619 the name Uthmaan means "small bird" can you give this name as a 1 word name or must it be a 2 word name , if so what names can u use, also is it advisable to give this name to a child.

    The name Uthmaan is an appropriate Muslim name for a child. It may be given as a one word name. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam12 May 2004

    what are the meaning of the following names, {AKIKUR RAHMAN} and {ABEDA KHATUN}and where do these names originate

    AKIK = cornelian -a hard reddish translucent mineral, a form of chalcedony, used as a gemstone ARAHMAN = one of Allah's names Therefore akikur…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam7 May 2004

    Would you please let me know the meaning of names Adyan, Abyan, Shariq, Issad? Is Issad female or male name?

    Adyan: - religions (the plural of deen= religion/ faith) not advisable to keep (standard twentieth century dictionary - urdu into english page 44)…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam25 Mar 2004

    What is the meaning of the name Saudah?

    Sawdaa in Arabic means black. She was the wife of Nabi [Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam]. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  38. Ask Imaam15 Mar 2004

    My first name is Al-Karim. Is there a need to change it?

    My first name is Al-Karim. Is there a need to change it? If yes should I change it to karim or abdulkarim. Jazaakallah

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  39. Ask Imaam8 Mar 2004

    What naming convention should be used according to Islam for SURNAMES or FAMILY NAMES for BOYS and GIRLS?

    e.g. does the child?s name have to carry the father?s name, if so what part (first, middle, or last) of the father?s name? Pls. explain in detail.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam8 Mar 2004

    Can a name be too heavy/burdensome for a person & if so should one change his name. The name in question is Muaawiyah.

    The person with this name is 2yrs old & extremely difficult to manage.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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