Is it permissible to be known by a kunya based on a daughter if she is the eldest of the children?
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Question:
If a person’s eldest child is a daughter, is it permissible for him to be known by a kunya based on her?
Answer:
No, it is better to be known by a son, because a man is not asked about his daughters. He is known by his sons, like Abu Shurayh. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was known as Abu al-Qasim, and he was not the eldest of his children.
Q: If Allah wills that a man has not been granted a son and all his children are daughters, what is his situation?
A: It is not obligatory for him to have a kunya. If he wishes to be known by a kunya, that is fine. However, if he is known as Abu Fatimah or Abu Aishah, I do not know of any harm in that.
If a person’s eldest child is a daughter, is it permissible for him to be known by a kunya based on her?
Answer:
No, it is better to be known by a son, because a man is not asked about his daughters. He is known by his sons, like Abu Shurayh. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was known as Abu al-Qasim, and he was not the eldest of his children.
Q: If Allah wills that a man has not been granted a son and all his children are daughters, what is his situation?
A: It is not obligatory for him to have a kunya. If he wishes to be known by a kunya, that is fine. However, if he is known as Abu Fatimah or Abu Aishah, I do not know of any harm in that.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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