Keeping the name Zinaliya
Q: I would like to know what is the meaning of the name Zinaliya and if there is such a name?
Q: I would like to know what is the meaning of the name Zinaliya and if there is such a name?
Q: We wanted to name our new born daughter Airah. How is this name from an Islamic point of view?
Q: My cousin's name is Shakeela Sawda Aabida. Is this correct?
Q: I have converted to Islam in February. I want to change my name. I have a choice between two names and want know which is best, Noor Khan or Mannat Khan.
Q: Is it permissible to name oneself "Al-Mahboob" intending to remind oneself and to proclaim the blessings of Allah (His love for one), without intending to boast or show off?
Q: Is it permissible to keep a girls name Hamnah and what does this word mean?
Q: My surname represents an Indian god. Is this permissible although I did not choose to have it, for example, my surname is Shiva or Vishnu. Should I change this or leave it even though our ancestors kept the name to honour these idols?
Q: I have selected a name for my daughter, "Mirha" (مرہا). Can you please explain the meaning of it with some reference?
Q: I read somewhere that Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (Rahimullah) said that it is the mother's right to name the child. Is this right?
Q: I want to keep my son's name Muhammad Subhan or Muhammad Arham or Muhammad Sarim. Please advise which name is suitable or suggest another name for him?