my name

[SisterJennifer]

Well, I guess my view of this is slightly different:

Since Islam is not of race, nation, or tribe, a I don't think a Muslim name needs to be an Arab name. A Muslim should have a nice name with a nice meaning. There are many such names in many languages. I thought for a while about changing mine, but my name does have a nice meaning, and I do not need an Arab name to show that I am a Muslim. My hijab serves this purpose. My husband prays at work, and people see that he is Muslim by this action. Even if I change my name, Allah will call me by Jennifer on the Last Day when all will speak the same tongue.

I have listened to a few different sheiks answer this question, and their opinions vary as well. In the end you will do what makes you comfortable.

But I do hope you will consider growing a beard!