The Ruling on Naming a Child Malik and Explaining the Best of Names
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, he also asks about the ruling on naming a child Malik. What is your view on choosing names for children, and what do you advise in this time?
Answer:
Choosing the name is the father's right, so it is his duty to choose a good name for his child. The best of names, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, are 'Abd Allah and 'Abd al-Rahman. He should choose a good name for his son, but naming a child Malik is not permissible, because Malik means a king from among the angels. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Honorable Shaykh, he also asks about the ruling on naming a child Malik. What is your view on choosing names for children, and what do you advise in this time?
Answer:
Choosing the name is the father's right, so it is his duty to choose a good name for his child. The best of names, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, are 'Abd Allah and 'Abd al-Rahman. He should choose a good name for his son, but naming a child Malik is not permissible, because Malik means a king from among the angels. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/148 — archive.org (20:57)
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