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nobody@vox.com(Azharuddin Hashim) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:18:00 -0700

Choosing a meaningful Islamic name

It's always a joy when Allah blesses you with a child. Children bring happiness and joy, but also trials and great responsibilities. One of the very first duties you have toward your new child, besides physical care and love, is to give your child a name that carries honor and Islamic meaning behind it.

It is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and by your fathers' names, so give yourselves good names." (Hadith Abu Dawud)

Remember, just because a name stems from a certain language or culture, doesn't mean that it has a good Islamic meaning. Several of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) changed their own Arabic names, because the meanings of their names connoted wickedness.

For example, someone named Harb ("war") had his name changed to Silm ("peace"), and one named Al-Munba'ith ("one who lies") became Al-Mudtaji' ("one who stands up," i.e. for the truth).

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Inspirational Islamic Quotes We will...

nobody@vox.com(Azharuddin Hashim) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:35:40 -0800

Inspirational Islamic Quotes

We will show them our proofs in the horizons, and within themselves, until they realize that this is the truth. Is your Lord not sufficient as a witness of all things?
Quran 41:53

I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.
Muhammad Ali

The rise of Islam offers perhaps the most impressive example in world history of the power of words to alter human behavior in sudden, surprising ways.
William H. McNeill

Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.
Emile Chartier

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More about muhammad aiman thaqif had a great time in terengganu

nobody@vox.com(Azharuddin Hashim) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:30:24 -0800

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