Ref no: 0333# Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Category Child Upbringing Title Question Please advise when a baby should be circumcised Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   There is no time stipulation when a baby should be circumcised. However, the quicker the better And Allah knows best … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0275# Date: Friday , June 24, 2011 Category Upbringing Title Question Why do you press so much on the names? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   Did you ever ponder why Shariah places so much importance on keeping good names, names of the prophet'sعلى نبينا و عليهم الصلوة و السلام … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0146# Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 Category Child Upbringing Title Question Assalamo asikum . I am just wondering what is the meaning of " Zarif " . I like this name for my baby boy Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   Zarif  means; 1) Graceful. 2) Nice. 3) Charming. (Hans … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0145# Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 Category Child Upbringing Title I'm looking for the meaning of two friend's names Question I'm looking for the meaning of two friend's names. A woman name "Tougeeda" and the male's name is "Sadick" .   Ive seen both there names spelled in various ways. The woman name also spell " Tugeedah, Toegieda, Toegeeda etc. and the male spell as " Sadeeq, Saadiq, Sadiek … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0144# Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 Category Child Upbringing Title Question I would like advice as to names I can use for my baby which is due in 2 months. Is the name Johara a suitable name?   Also I have been hearing alot of different views on whether or not I should go for scans that my doctor is prescribing, to check on the well being of the baby. What is the Islamic view point on this … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0140# Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 Category Child Upbringing Title Question Can you please give me the meaning of Sheherazade? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   It is permitted to keep the name "Sherazaad" for your daughter. "Zaad" also means "daughter of" or "offspring of". … [Read more...]