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There have been a number of famous people who have changed their names to Islamic names, so it appears to be an accepted practice. Some examples are:
Cat Stevens became Yusuf Islam
Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali
Lew Alcindor became Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Is adopting ok in Islam?
Yes, adopting is allowed in Islam. However, the adopted child should remain holding the biological family name without change.
What name change came to the Nation of Islam?
Portland OR.
Why did Lou alcindor change his name?
He chose a Muslim name after converting to Islam.
Why did cat Stevens change his name to yusuf Islam?
Not too long ago he was denied re-entry into the United States because he is a Muslim and was using his other name (not sure if it was his given name, adopted Muslim name, or what). It was an outrage because he is a peaceful individual who works to promote peace. (Maybe that was their problem with him.)
Should a person change his name after converting to Islam?
It isn't required or necessary.
When did Malcolm little change his last name?
because he was "reborn" when he converted to Islam.
Is eggs allowed to eat in Islam?
yes eggs are allowed to eat in Islam,in as much the egg or the eggs are not matured to be incubate.
Is adoption haram or?
Adoption of a child is allowed(Halaal) in Islam,however the child's name/surname should not be changed.
What is the name Muslim way of killing animals?
The name of killing of animals, that are allowed for Muslims to eat per Islam religion, is slaughtering.There is no way that Islam gives permission to people to hunt or kill animals except for those animals who ALLAH allowed Muslims to eat and those animals when endangering your life.
Is it allowed in Islam working along side with non Muslim who has invaded my country on the name peace?
your case is not clear so i will discuss some issue 1. if you are working at organization or at a company that help in destroying Islam by giving money or some thing like that , it is better to find another job because you are helping with them . 2.there is no problem to work with non Muslim because his country is trying to destroy Islam not himself . and try to be a good model to islam so every one know the true islam not the islam at the media
What did Cat Stevens change his name to when he converted to Islam?
Yusaf IslamDid you know:Cat Stevens converted to Islam in 1977.
What is the meaning of adopting a baby in Islam?
It means raising up a child by an adopting family if his/her biological family is incapable or not available to raise the child up. However, the adopted child should remain holding his/her biological family name and is not allowed to change it to the adopting family name.
