As a Western revert, am I allowed to adopt an Islamic name, and can I use names of the Imams, such as Ali or Hussain, as my first name?
As a Western revert, am I allowed to adopt an Islamic name, and can I use names of the Imams, such as Ali or Hussain, as my first name?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 1 day ago
Yes, you and every Muslim is allowed to adopt any Islamic name including names of the Infallible Imams like Ali, Hussain.
Wassalam.
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