Bearing the name 'Shu`y'


A 3: It is Makruh (disliked) to bear the name Shu'y or Shu`iyyah as they imply (Part No. 10; Page No. 490) ill meanings, and may be confused with some banned denominations. The same applies to the name "Mashniyyah" as it linguistically denotes ill meanings like weariness, aversion, and the like.The name `Abduh is permissible, but changing it is still preferable as it does not denote a complete meaning, and it is further generalized and suggestive. So, it is safer and permissible that one adds the name "Abd" (servant) to one of Allah's Names. It has been authentically narrated that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said that the names dearest to Allah (Exalted be He) are: `Abdullah and `Abdur-Rahman. It is the child's right on his or her father that he chooses a good name for him or her that suggests sublime meanings which are far from sin.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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