07-18-2003, 07:05 AM
Al salamo alikom
brothers and sisters i need help.
is it important to change my name ?? someone told me that. is it true ??
twister.
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 Al salamo alikom brothers and sisters i need help. is it important to change my name ?? someone told me that. is it true ?? twister.
07-18-2003, 12:07 PM
As-salaam Alikum, Yes Twister, its better for you to change your name to an Islamic name that distinguish you as a Muslim and tells people how proud your are to be a Muslim. Shaih Muslim: Book 025, Hadith Number 5315. ------------------------------ Chapter : Forbiddance in calling one (other than Allah's Apostle) with the Kunya of Abdu'l-Qasim and the fact pertaining to good names. Ibn Umar reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: The names dearest to Allah are 'Abdullah and 'Abd al-Rahman.[/color:cda5180008] Reported by Abu Dawud: Book 036, Hadith Number 4930. ------------------------------ Chapter : Not known. <span>Narated By AbudDarda' : The Prophet (pbuh) said: On the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and by your father's names, so give yourselves good names.[/color:cda5180008]</span> <span>Book 036, Hadith Number 4932.</span> <span>------------------------------</span> <span>Chapter : Not known.</span> <span><span>Narated By AbuWahb al-Jushami : The Prophet (pbuh) said: Call yourselves by the names of the Prophets. The names dearest to Allah are Abdullah and AbdurRahman, the truest are Harith and Hammam, and the worst are Harb and Murrah.[/color:cda5180008]</span></span> <span><span>Book 036, Hadith Number 4936.</span></span> <span><span>------------------------------</span></span> <span><span>Chapter : Not known.</span></span> <span><span><span>Narated By Usamah ibn Akhdari : A man called Asram was among those who came to the Apostle of Allah (pbuh). The Apostle of Allah (pbuh) said: What is your name? He replied: Asram. He said: No, you are Zur'ah.[/color:cda5180008]</span></span></span> <span><span><span>Book 036, Hadith Number 4937.</span></span></span> <span><span><span>------------------------------</span></span></span> <span><span><span>Chapter : Not known.</span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>Narated By Hani ibn Yazid : When Hani went with his people in a deputation to the Apostle of Allah (pbuh), he heard them calling him by his kunyah (surname), AbulHakam.</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>So the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) called him and said: Allah is the judge (al-Hakam), and to Him judgment belongs. Why are you given the kunyah AbulHakam?</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>He replied: When my people disagree about a matter, they come to me, and I decide between them, and both parties are satisfied with my decision.</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>He said: How good this is! What children have you? He replied: I have Shurayh, Muslim and Abdullah. He asked; Who is the oldest of them? I replied: Shurayh. He said: Then you are AbuShurayh.[/color:cda5180008]</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>Book 036, Hadith Number 4938.</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>------------------------------</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>Chapter : Not known.</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span>Narated By AbuWahb, Hazn ibn AbuWahb : The Prophet (pbuh) asked: What is your name? He replied: Hazn (rugged). He said: You are Sahl (smooth). He said: No, smooth is trodden upon and disgraced. Sa'id said: I then thought that ruggedness would remain among us after it. AbuDawud said: The Prophet (pbuh) changed the names al-'As, Aziz, Atalah, Shaytan, al-Hakam, Ghurab, Hubab, and Shihab and called him Hisham. He changed the name Harb (war) and called him Silm (peace). He changed the name al-Munba'ith (one who lies) and called him al-Mudtaji' (one who stands up). He changed the name of a land Afrah (barren) and called it Khadrah (green). He changed the name Shi'b ad-Dalalah (the mountain path of a stray), the name of a mountain path and called it Shi'b al-Huda (mountain path of guidance). He changed the name Banu az-Zinyah (children of fornication) and called them Banu ar-Rushdah (children of those who are on the right path), and changed the name Banu Mughwiyah (children of a woman who allures and goes astray), and called them Banu Rushdah (children of a woman who is on the right path). AbuDawud said: I omitted the chains of these for the sake of brevity.[/color:cda5180008]</span></span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span>Book 036, Hadith Number 4939.</span></span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span>------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span>Chapter : Not known.</span></span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span><span>Narated By Umar ibn al-Khattab : Masruq said: I met Umar ibn al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him) who said: Who are you? I replied: Masruq ibn al-Ajda'. Umar then said: I heard the Apostle of Allah (pbuh) say: al-Ajda' (mutilated) is a devil.[/color:cda5180008]</span></span></span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span><span>Please ask if you don't understand any of these Ahadith of the Prophet (SAAWS). </span></span></span></span></span></span>
07-18-2003, 12:56 PM
ِAs Salam Alykom I wonder AboNuran, non of the companions changed his her name after embracing Islam. However, I know that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم changed some names which had bad meanings like disobedient and other. Am I correct, however, Twister, usually reverts change their names in an effort to declare themselves as Muslims yes. Insh a Allah may you have a new and nice name: how about AbdurRahman?
07-18-2003, 01:02 PM
As Salam Alykom again By the way is Twister your real name. Because in this case I think u must. The meaning is one who twists and we nned us Muslims to be always not twisting. ![[Image: smile.gif]](http://www.islamsms.com/upload/html/emoticons/smile.gif) to be straightforwarding.
07-18-2003, 01:11 PM
As-salaam Alikum, Quote:I wonder AboNuran, non of the companions changed his her name after embracing Islam.[/quote:8860fa51ff]Yes some did sister as indicated by the Ahadith in the previous post.
07-18-2003, 02:11 PM
As-salaam Alikum, Sahih Muslim: Book 025, Hadith Number 5340. ------------------------------ Chapter : The Excellence of Tahnik of the new-born child at the time of its birth and of carrying it to a pious person so that he may soften some dates and rub its palate with them, and permissibility of giving name on the day of its birth and the excellence of such names as 'Abdullah, Ibrahim and the names of all the apostles of Allah (may peace be upon him).[/color:a95e9de48c] <span>Anas b. Malik reported: I took 'Abdullah b. Abi Talha Ansari to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) at the time of his birth. Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) was at that time wearing a woollen cloak and besmearing the camels with tar. He said: Have you got with you the dates? I said: Yes. He took hold of the dates and put them in his mouth and softened them, then opened the mouth of the infant and put that in it and the child began to lick it. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: The Ansar have a liking for the dates, and he (the Holy Prophet) gave him the name of 'Abdullah.[/color:a95e9de48c]</span> <span>Book 025, Hadith Number 5341.</span> <span>------------------------------</span> <span>Chapter : The Excellence of Tahnik of the new-born child at the time of its birth and of carrying it to a pious person so that he may soften some dates and rub its palate with them, and permissibility of giving name on the day of its birth and the excellence of such names as 'Abdullah, Ibrahim and the names of all the apostles of Allah (may peace be upon him).</span> <span><span>Anas b. Malik reported that the son of Abu Talha had been ailing. Abu Talha set out (on a journey) and his son breathed his last (in his absence). When Abu Talha came back, he said (to his wife): What about my child? Umm Sulaim (the wife of Abu Talha) said: He is now in a more comfortable state than before. She served him the evening meal and he took it. He then came to her (and had sexual intercourse with her) and when it was all over she said: Make arrangements for the burial of the child. When it was morning. Abu Talha came to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) and informed him, whereupon he said: Did you spend the night with her. He said: Yes. He (the Holy Prophet) then said: O Allah, bless both of them (and as a result of blessing) she gave birth to a child. Abu Talha said to me (Anas b. Malik) to take the child, (so I took him) and came to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him). She (Umm Sulaim) also had sent some dates (along with the child). Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) took him (the child) (in his lap) and said: Is there anything with you (for Tahnik). They (the Companions) said: Yes. Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) took hold of them (dates and chewed them). He then put them (the chewed dates) in the mouth of the child and then rubbed his palate and gave him the name of 'Abdullah.[/color:a95e9de48c]</span></span> <span><span>Book 025, Hadith Number 5342.</span></span> <span><span>------------------------------</span></span> <span><span>Chapter : The Excellence of Tahnik of the new-born child at the time of its birth and of carrying it to a pious person so that he may soften some dates and rub its palate with them, and permissibility of giving name on the day of its birth and the excellence of such names as 'Abdullah, Ibrahim and the names of all the apostles of Allah (may peace be upon him).</span></span> <span><span>This hadith has been reported on the authority of Anas through another chain of transmitters.</span></span> <span><span>Book 025, Hadith Number 5343.</span></span> <span><span>------------------------------</span></span> <span><span>Chapter : The Excellence of Tahnik of the new-born child at the time of its birth and of carrying it to a pious person so that he may soften some dates and rub its palate with them, and permissibility of giving name on the day of its birth and the excellence of such names as 'Abdullah, Ibrahim and the names of all the apostles of Allah (may peace be upon him).</span></span> <span><span><span>Abu Musa reported: A child was born in my house and I brought him to Allah's Apostle (may peace be upod him) and he gave him the name of Ibrahim and he rubbed his palate with dates.[/color:a95e9de48c]</span></span></span> <span><span><span>Book 025, Hadith Number 5344.</span></span></span> <span><span><span>------------------------------</span></span></span> <span><span><span>Chapter : The Excellence of Tahnik of the new-born child at the time of its birth and of carrying it to a pious person so that he may soften some dates and rub its palate with them, and permissibility of giving name on the day of its birth and the excellence of such names as 'Abdullah, Ibrahim and the names of all the apostles of Allah (may peace be upon him).</span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>'Urwa b. Zubair and Fatima daughter of Mandhir b. Zubair, reported that Asma' daughter of Abu Bakr was at the time of migration in the family way with 'Abdullah b. Zubair (in her womb). She came to Quba' and gave birth to 'Abdullah at that place and then sent him to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) so that he should rub his palate with chewed dates. Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) took hold of him (the child) and he placed him in his lap and then called for dates. 'Aisha said: Some time was spent before we were able to find them. He (the Holy Prophet) chewed them and then put his saliva in his mouth. The first thing that entered his stomach, was the saliva of Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him). Asma' said: He then rubbed him and blessed him and gave him the name of Abdullah. He ('Abdullah) went to him (the Holy Prophet) when he had attained the age of seven or eight years in order to pledge allegiance to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as Zubair had commanded him to do. Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) smiled when he saw him coming towards him and then accepted his allegiance.[/color:a95e9de48c]</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>Book 025, Hadith Number 5345.</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>------------------------------</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span>Chapter : The Excellence of Tahnik of the new-born child at the time of its birth and of carrying it to a pious person so that he may soften some dates and rub its palate with them, and permissibility of giving name on the day of its birth and the excellence of such names as 'Abdullah, Ibrahim and the names of all the apostles of Allah (may peace be upon him).</span></span></span></span> <span><span><span><span><span>Asma' reported that she had become pregnant at Mecca with Abdullah b. Zubair (in her womb) and she (further) said: I set out (for migration to Medina) as I was in the advanced stage of pregnancy. I came to Medina and got down at the place known as Quba' and gave birth to a child there. Then I came to Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him). He placed him (the child) in his lap and then commanded for the dates to be brought. He chewed them and then put the saliva in his mouth. The first thing which went into his stomach was the saliva of Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him). He then rubbed his palate with dates and then invoked blessings for him and blessed him. [u:a95e9de48c]He was the first child who was born in Islam (after Migration)[/u:a95e9de48c].[/color:a95e9de48c] </span></span></span></span></span>
07-18-2003, 03:56 PM
Salamu 'alaikum brother Twister, I believe it's good to change your name into a Muslim name. You can look for a Muslim name in the following websites, it contains Muslim male names along with their meanings and for each alphabet there are so many names http://www.ummah.net/family/masc.html Peace, Your sister Ahlam 
07-19-2003, 01:46 AM
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! ![[Image: biggrin.gif]](http://www.islamsms.com/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
07-19-2003, 05:17 AM
Al salamo Alikom thanks your answers brothers and sisters, well, my name is Bong i dont know what it means. but all people knows me through this name. shall i change it?? well in any case i like Mohamed's name. can i have it as my name also ? well, the good news is. My father take SHAHADA alhamdolilah yesterday and he is very happy now but he told me not to tell my mother for now, is it OK to hide ?? ALLAHU AKBAR my father become Muslim too twister
07-19-2003, 06:06 AM
Asalaamu alikum Bong, I don't know in your language what your name means either, but in our country, a Bong is something you smoke drugs in. :shock: Mohamed is a very good name, and if you like it, I think you should go for it! Allah Hafiz Jennifer |
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