Miscellaneous

Q:

1. There are names of Allah when we keep we are not required to add Abd before them. Eg, Haleem. Which names of Allah should we be adding Abd to?
2. Can we call people by nicknames? For eg, someone's called Hanzalah. Can we call them hanzu hanzli etc? What's the ruling regarding it.

Q: My question is on the day of judgement we will be called with our calling names or with the name which is shouted in the ear of new born baby? And my second question is during the period of jesus (Alayhis Salaam) will it be compulsory on the present muslims to join them?

Q: My friend has recently reverted to Islam and the question has been asked if he has to change his name or he can keep his name?

Also, he is soon to be married, Insha Allah, to a Muslim girl... if it is permissible to keep his name, does it impact the performance of the nikkah in any way?... Can the nikkah continue as normal with just his non-Arabic name?

Q: Please explain how should a new born baby be given a name? Should the name be given with azaan?

Q: Is it advisable to ask the opinion of the pious for suitable names by providing the names chosen by the husband and wife in order for him to choose or should one just choose an Islamic name with a good meaning?