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1) May I please know the meaning of the name “Fazil”? Is it for boys or girls? 2) Was it the name of anyone special in Islamic history? 3) Also, will you please provide the voweled Arabic text so i know how to pronounce it properly? I am not sure if I wrote it correctly;… read more »
Question: Would you please inform me the following queries about a name of new born baby. 1. Is it permissible and recommendable to keep a name of a new born boy as “Muhammad Jasir Abrar”? 2. Is it ok in sense of Arabic grammar? 3. What is the exact meaning of this name? 4. What… read more »
Q: What is actually speling of Muhammad or Mohammad? A: There is no exact English equivalent for the Arabic language. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) Source
Q: “Hamza” was the name of an eminent Sahaabi who was also the uncle of Nabi Muhammad ﷺ. My queries: 1) What is the correct English spelling of name “Hamza”? 2) What is the meaning of name ” Hamza”? 3) What language does this name originate from? 4) Would you recommend this name for a… read more »
Q: Should my name be mar-deah? What is the meaning and correct spelling? A: The one that is pleasing to Allah Ta`ala and to people. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) Source
Q: Is this the correct spelling of the name (Daanyaal) and what would the actual meaning of the name be? A: The only correct spelling will be in Arabic. There is no exact English equivalent. We do not know. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) Source
Q: I would like to change my name so it matches with my little brothes name that is zainul aabideen. There are two spellings that I have found, can you tell me which one is correct riyazuddin or riyazuddeen? A: There is no exact equivalent of Arabic words in the English language. You may spell it… read more »
Q: We want to know if these names are Islamically correct for our child. Also, the correct way to spell in English as our Arabic is not the best. These are the names: Nur Addunya or Noor Addunya Nur AlJannah or Noor Aljannah Nur AlHayat or Noor Alhayat A: It is permissible. The exact spelling of… read more »
Q: Correct spellings and meaning of name Eesa, name of the Nabi. A: The exact spelling of Arabic words in English is not possible as there is no equivalent for the Arabic alphabets in English or in any other language. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked &… read more »
Q: Can Mufti give the meaning and correct spelling of Ilyaaz. Can that name be given. A: We have not come across this name. However, if you are referring to the name ilyaas, then this is the Arabic spelling إلياس. The exact spelling of Arabic words in English is not possible as there is no… read more »