The Ruling on Adopting the Names of the Prophet ﷺ (Al-Haashir, Al-Maahi, and Al-'Aaqib)
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The questioner : Peace be upon you, our Shaykh. Among the names of the Prophet are some that are specific to him, such as Al-Maahi and Al-Haashir. Some of the brothers adopt these kunyas, and one of them named his sons Abu al-Haashir, Abu al-Maahi, and Abu al-'Aaqib. Is this permissible, or are these names exclusive to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh : No, this is not permissible, because this title belongs to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
The presenter : No one else may adopt it.
The Shaykh : Never. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not have it. It was said, "Abu al-Haashir," and it was said, "He is Al-Haashir."
The questioner : He is currently, O Shaykh, naming his sons Al-Haashir, Al-Maahi, and Al-'Aqil. He has three of them.
The Shaykh : Meaning, he was told to change them.
The Shaykh : No, this is not permissible, because this title belongs to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
The presenter : No one else may adopt it.
The Shaykh : Never. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not have it. It was said, "Abu al-Haashir," and it was said, "He is Al-Haashir."
The questioner : He is currently, O Shaykh, naming his sons Al-Haashir, Al-Maahi, and Al-'Aqil. He has three of them.
The Shaykh : Meaning, he was told to change them.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، [640] حكم التكني بأسماء النبي ﷺ (الحاشر والماحي والعاقب) - الكافية الشافية - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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