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Calling oneself “Al-Mahboob”

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q: Is it permissible to name oneself “Al-Mahboob” intending to remind oneself and to proclaim the blessings of Allah (His love for one), without intending to boast or show off?

Bismillaah

A: To take a name which can create ideas of pride and boastfulness must be avoided.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.