Can one keep the name Muhammad Safwaan?

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

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

Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) mentioned:

عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «إِنَّكُمْ تُدْعَوْنَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ بِأَسْمَائِكُمْ وَأَسْمَاءِ آبَائِكُمْ، فَأَحْسِنُوا أَسْمَاءَكُمْ» (مسند أحمد مخرجا (36/ 23)

Translation: “On the day of judgement you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers, so give yourself good names”

The name ‘Muhammed’ (praised one) was chosen by Allah Ta’alah specifically for Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Hence, it is highly advisable to keep such a name.

‘Safwaan’ was the name of many Sahaba (Radhiyallahu Anhum). The meaning of Safwaan is a pure/clean rock.

The name ‘Muhammad Safwaan’ is a suitable name to be kept for you son.

We make dua that Allah Ta’alah blesses your son with the reality of his name by making him pure, firm and resolute on his Imaan. Aameen.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Abdullah Noorgat

Student Darul Ifta

South Africa

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desaia