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Question: name of my son
assalamualaikum. my son is 18 months old and i named him MD TAHMIDUR RAHMAN, meaning who praises almighty continuously. is it okay? his nick name is RAKIN meaning respected. now i have some arabian people around me and they say rakin is not an arabic name. they even can not recognise what is it. is rakin okay? pl suggest.
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 04 (London)
Date: 22/12/2008 18:25pm

Bismillah

Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah's guidance)



These names are suitable.

تحميدالرحمن Tahmeedur Rahman - One who praises Allah repeatedly.

ركين Rakeen - Dignity, respected, considerate. (Misbahul Lughat Pg.312)



And Only Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.
Mufti Qamruzzaman

London, UK
 
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