Do you need a Muslim name to be Muslim?

No, having an Arabic name isn’t mandatory in Islam. The only rule is that the name can’t have a negative or offensive meaning. No, having Islamic names is not mandatory in Islam. Muslims are not allowed to have names with derogatory or evil meanings.

Is it legal to change your name?

In NSW, you can only change your name once in a 12-month period and 3 times in your lifetime. If you change your name or use an additional or other name with the intention of breaking the law in any way, you could face criminal charges.

Should converts to Islam change their last names?

Islam does not require all converts to change their names. New Muslims should only change their first names, if they contain wrong or bad meanings. As far as their last names are concerned they should not be changed unless their parents are alive and accept the change.

Can a Muslim have a good name?

Muslims should have good names and give good names to their children. Islam does not require all converts to change their names. New Muslims should only change their first names, if they contain wrong or bad meanings. As far as their last names are concerned they should not be changed unless their parents are alive and accept the change.

What should I say to my friend who is converting to Islam?

Congratulations on your decision to embrace Islam. Try to keep it in your heart that this is something you are doing for Allah, so that your intentions will be pure and you can enter into Islam with an open heart. Congratulations also on your decision to marry your friend.

Can I give my Children an Islamic last name?

We do not have in Islam the custom of inserting random middle names. Let’s say you go with Abdul Rahim Robertson, but you want your children to have an Islamic last name. No problem, your children can take Abdul Rahim as a last name and that can become the new family name for your Muslim descendants Insha’Allah.