Can one name his daughter Alina?
Question
Can i keep my Daughter name Alina? Is it acceptable?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
The name in reference is not an Arabic name and is un-Islamic.
It is advisable to keeps names of Ambiya (‘alayhimussalaam), Sahabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) and pious predecessors.
For example, you may name your daughter: ‘Aaishah (عائشة), Zaynab (زينب), or Maryam(مريم) etc.
You may refer to our site for other suitable Islamic names.
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best
Muhammad Haris Siddiqui
Student Darul Iftaa
Melbourne, Australia
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.
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- Muhammad Haris Siddiqui
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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