Bearing the name 'Salih'


A: There is nothing wrong with naming the child after the name of his living relative. The saying repeated by laypersons that this is forbidden has no origin in the Shari`ah (Islamic law).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.

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Eating of the sweets which are served by non-Muslims to Muslims on non-religious occasions

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads
Bearing the name 'Wud'

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads
Shaving the hair of a girl on the seventh day of her birth

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads
Bearing the name 'Carter'

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads
Bearing the name 'Hady'

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads

Bearing the name `Abdul-Nasir'

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads

Names that are impermissible for one to have, such as `Abdun-Naby and `Abdul-Mannan

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads

Bearing the name 'Bayan'

Naming newborn babies and shaving their heads