permission, but as you have asked, it is my opinion that he be named Harb. However, you have the authority.” Thus, the final Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم named him Hasan.^[1]

His younger brother, Sayyid al-Shuhada, Sayyiduna Imam Husayn رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ was born on the 5^th of Sha’ban 4 AH, in Madinah al-Munawwarah. The Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم named him Husayn and Shabbir. His patronymic name is Abu Abdullah, and his titles are also sibtu Rasool and rayhanat al-Rasool (the flower of the Messenger صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم). Just like his elder brother, Imam Husayn رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ is also a leader of the youth of Paradise.^[2]

How should names be kept?

Dear Islamic brothers, we have just heard that the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم named his beloved grandsons himself. With this relevance, let us listen to some etiquettes of giving names.

Remember, giving good names is from among the rights of children. It is also the first and foremost gift of parents to their child, which they retain for the rest of their lives. Not only this, but even on the plains of resurrection, they will be called to the court of Allah Almighty with that same name. Sayyiduna Darda رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ narrates that the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, “On the Day of Judgement, you will be called by your names and the names of your forefathers. Therefore, give good names.”^[3]

Dear Islamic brothers, those people who name their children after singers, film actors or مَعَاذَ اللہ non-Muslims should take heed from this