Newborn and Aqiqah
467 questions
What is the ruling on naming a child "Munira," is it pronounced with a kasra on the mim or a damma, and was this name present during the time of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace?
What is meant by Barakah (blessing), and how is it obtained in Surat Al-Baqarah and the 'Aqiqah, with details?
Is there a connection between the Boxthorn (Awsaj) and the Christ's Thorn (Gharqad), and is it permissible to name a child Awsaj, following the practice of ancient Arabs?
Is it permissible to name a child "Abd Al-Rasheed" and "Abd Al-Shaheed"?
What is the meaning of the name Sulaf and is it permissible to name someone Sulaf?
Is it necessary to repeat the aqiqah, amend the birth and death certificates, and inform people about the error in determining the gender of the deceased newborn who was named Muhammad, given that after his burial and the performance of the aqiqah, it became clear that the baby was female, and was named "Nour Muhammad" between the spouses?
What is the ruling on naming a male newborn "Iyad"?
Is it permissible to use a newborn's gift—that was given to him—to perform his aqiqah, and does this gift belong to the newborn or to the family?
What is the ruling on naming a newborn after a Companion's kunya as a blessing, and is there any Shar'i (Islamic legal) evidence permitting or prohibiting that?
Can a newborn be named "Muḥammad" with a ḍamma, or is this designation reserved exclusively for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him?
Do we sin by naming someone "Abd al-Rashid" out of ignorance of the disagreement surrounding it?
What is the ruling on naming a newborn girl Ran?
What is the ruling on a wealthy woman adopting a child or a person and giving him her surname or naming him "Goodwill Ambassador for Human Protection"?
What is the ruling on naming a newborn "Aryam" and "Muhannad"?
What is the ruling if the mother and father disagree on naming the newborn, and the mother registers a name that the father does not desire and is not of good meaning, so by what name should the child be called?
Is it permissible to divide the 'Aqiqah over two days, or must it be offered all at once?
What is the Aqiqah, what is its ruling, how is it distributed, is it permissible for a person to slaughter it on their own behalf if their family did not slaughter it for them at birth, and is it permissible to slaughter it on behalf of the mother and father after their death?
What is the Sharia ruling on naming a child "Al-Qassam"?
Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Toleen," knowing that its meaning is "halo of moonlight" or "a type of flower"?
Is the name "Manar" considered religious, and what is the meaning of the name "Ayah"?
Is it permissible to name a newborn Youssef, and is the name considered a bad omen for the child's life due to what the Prophet Youssef endured?
Is it permissible to name a newborn girl "Sulafah" given that the name carries multiple meanings, some of which are associated with wine?
What is the ruling on naming a girl Lamar or Mayar?
What is the meaning of the name "Rumaysa" and is it permissible to name a child with it, knowing that it is the name of a female Companion [of the Prophet]?