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 10 months 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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