1)Meaning of the name ‘Shifaan’. 2) Links to articles on parenting according to Islam

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

(a) The word ‘Shifaan’ is not found in the Arabic language. Therefore, it holds no meaning in Arabic. However, some websites suggest it to be a word of Hebrew origin and mention its meaning as ‘kind and patient’. Hence, will be permissible to keep the name “Shifaan”.[1]

However, it is better to name children after the Ambiyā (prophets) and Sahābah (companions).

(b) Hereunder are a few links to articles on the upbringing of children:

http://idealwoman.org/2012/bringing-up-children-part1/

http://idealwoman.org/2012/upbringing-of-children-part-2/

http://idealwoman.org/2012/bringing-up-children-part-3/

http://idealwoman.org/2012/how-to-make-tarbiyah-of-ones-children/

http://idealwoman.org/2012/1285/

http://www.ashrafiya.com/2007/06/12/upbringing-muslim-children-2/

http://www.everymuslim.co.za/index.php/articles-menu/family-issues-menu/553-disciplining-of-children-an-islamic-perspective

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Nabeel Valli

Student Darul Iftaa
Lusaka, Zambia

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

www.daruliftaa.net