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Topic: The Meaning of the Name Laraib and the Claim That It Caused the Husband's Death

(No-65975)

Q My daughter's name is Laraib. Two years after her marriage, she faced two tragic events, including the death of her husband. People are advising us to change her name, saying it is not a good name. Please guide us.

aIt is established from some narrations that a bad name can have a negative effect on a person's life. This is why the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would change names that had bad meanings. However, a name that is meaningless and purposeless is simply hollow, and such a name has no effect. Even so, it is still recommended to change such a name. The name "Laraib" (لاریب) mentioned in the question means "without doubt." As a personal name, it is purposeless and carries no real meaning. You should therefore replace "Laraib" with the name of one of the Sahabiyat, or any other name that has a clear and good meaning. However, it is not correct to attribute the death of her husband to her name. Allah the Almighty knows best. Darul Ifta Al-Ikhlas, Karachi.

سنن ابی داود: (رقم الحدیث: 4956، ط: دار الرسالة العالمية)
حدثنا أحمد بن صالح، حدثنا عبد الرزاق، عن معمر، عن الزهري، عن سعيد بن المسيب، عن أبيه عن جده، أن النبي-صلى الله عليه وسلم-قال له: "ما اسمك؟ " قال: حزن، قال: "أنت سهل " قال: لا، السهل يوطا ويمتهن، قال سعيد: فظننت أنه سيصيبنا بعده حزونه

القاموس الوحید: (ص: 564، ط: ادارۃ اسلامیات)
الریب: شک و شبہ، گمان، تہمت و الزام

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