مدونة ابن الأمين التبوكي

Note: This was originally a Fatwa, came to IslamQA.com and they've answerd it, but it was only in Arabic, so this is its translation : Question No. 7180: I want to name my son. What are the Islamic etiquettes for naming? Summary of the Answer: The general rule for names is that they are permissible unless there are specific Islamic prohibitions to avoid. These include: 1) Names that imply worship of anyone other than Allah, 2) Names that are exclusive to Allah, 3) Names specific to disbelievers, and 4) Names of idols or false deities. Answer: Praise be to Allah. The Importance of Names in Islam: There is no doubt that the issue of names is significant in people's lives. A name is a title, an identifier, and a necessity for communication. It serves as an adornment, a container, and a symbol by which a person is called in this life and the hereafter. It reflects one's religion and signifies belonging to the Islamic faith. Names hold cultural and social significance, much like...