Naming a newborn child with a beautiful and blissful name is so important and its his/her right to get a good name. Prophet (SM.) chose only those names which are good and have beautiful meanings. He even telling people to change their names if they had unpleasant meanings. Give your child the best possible name. You can find beautiful and unique baby names for muslims in this site. Muslim child where ever born, and a person embracing Islam, used to be
called in a new name, probably in Arabic. Names of prophets, names
combined with Asmaul Husna (Names of God), names from history, and the
traditional or modern names are being used in this regard.
Why Muslim names with Meaning ?
A Muslims must choose a name that has a righteous meaning, that will befit and bring blessings to the child throughout his or her life. Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "
On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names."
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(Hadith Abu Dawud).
The Akeekah
Akikah is a Sunnah Muakkadah (confirmed sunnah). If the guardian of the child is capable of slaughtering two sheep for a baby boy and one sheep for a female child, he should do it...
" Allah's Apostle said, "Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree." Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy to answer the others then asked, "What is that tree, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "It is the date-palm tree."
: Sahih Bukhari (narrated By Ibn 'Umar )
Any muslim should be verify the accuracy of his child names and their meanings which found on this site or another place with a good known Alem or the Sohih Imam at the nearest Masjid.
