If it really is makruh to name a child after an angel, then why do so many Muslims have the names Maalik and Raqib?
Some scholars regard using the names of angels (peace be upon them) as makrooh. (Source: https://islamqa.info/en/1692) Is there any hadith or verse of Quran that supports this? I don't want to jump into conclusions but I...

What is the meaning of 'Ina-lilahi-wa-ina-rajiun'?
In the Bangladeshi community when one hears of some tragedy they recite 'Ina-lilahi-wa-ina-rajiun' (I'm not sure that I've transcribed that correctly.) Where does this phrase come from, and what does it mean, and how is it...

What are the readings (qira'at) of Quran?
As far as I know there are more than one reading for Quran. Some say they are 7 and others say they are 14. What does that mean? Are there more than one Quran? Which reading...

Is naming a person using one of Allah's names allowed?
In South Asia, names like Johirul Islam or Kabir Ahmed are very common. My name is Mohayeminul Islam (Muhaiminul should be the correct spelling I suppose). All the first names I noted are the names of...

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