What is the criterion for names that are disliked in the Shari'ah? If it is said that it is what is predominantly characterized by praise or blame, what is the ruling on such as
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The questioner: His EminenceThe Shaykh- May Allah preserve you - , what is the criterion for names that are disliked in the Shari'ah? If it is said that it is what is predominantly characterized by praise or blame, what is the ruling on such as: Muhammad, al-Harith, and Hamam? They contain a description, and they are among the names praised in the Shari'ah. I hope for clarification, and may Allah reward you with good?
The Shaykh: The principle, as stated in the question itself, is that a father should not name his son with a name that contains self-praise (tazkiyah). However, if some names in the Sunnah may contain an element of self-praise, then we should stop at those and not use them as an analogy to invalidate the rule mentioned in the hadiths that prohibit naming with such as Barakah, and similar names for which prohibition has been established. We should stop at what is established regarding names that contain what appears to be self-praise, praise, and commendation, such as the name, for example, Muhammad. And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 3735Sahih (Darussalam). And similarly, naming with the names of the prophets, such as Salih and the like. These names are prescribed, and what contains praise or commendation is not to be analogized to them. This is the principle in such a matter: that we follow the rule, and if there are exceptions, we exclude them and stop at these exceptions, and we do not use them as an analogy; because by doing so, we would nullify the rule, and this is not permissible according to the consensus of the scholars.
Yes.
The Shaykh: The principle, as stated in the question itself, is that a father should not name his son with a name that contains self-praise (tazkiyah). However, if some names in the Sunnah may contain an element of self-praise, then we should stop at those and not use them as an analogy to invalidate the rule mentioned in the hadiths that prohibit naming with such as Barakah, and similar names for which prohibition has been established. We should stop at what is established regarding names that contain what appears to be self-praise, praise, and commendation, such as the name, for example, Muhammad. And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Call yourselves by my name but do not call yourselves by my Kunyah.
تسمُّوا باسمي ولا تكنُّوا بكنيتيYes.
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