Naming in Islām: the Islāmic position on naming and cultural influences
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What is one of the prime responsibilities of parents in Islām?

  • Choosing the child's future profession
  • Selecting the child's school
  • Selecting a name for the newborn child (correct)
  • Deciding the child's life partner
  • What is 'Aqīqah' in Islām primarily associated with?

  • Shaving a child's head on the seventh day
  • Celebrating a child's first birthday
  • Sacrifice on the occasion of a child's birth (correct)
  • Selecting a child's name
  • What does 'Tasmiyah' refer to in the context of Islam?

  • Selecting the child's favorite toy
  • Naming a newborn child (correct)
  • Choosing the child's future career
  • Deciding the child's daily routine
  • According to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, what should happen on the seventh day of a child's life?

    <p>Sacrifice on its behalf, shaving its head, and naming it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Whose responsibility is it, according to Islam, to choose a good name for a child?

    <p>The parents, particularly the father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Tahnik in Islam?

    <p>To bless the newborn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized about naming a child in Yoruba culture based on the text?

    <p>Family history and beliefs are important in naming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a male child typically named according to the text?

    <p>9th day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cultural orientation plays a role in determining a child's name in African societies?

    <p>Family traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a Yoruba proverb relating to the importance of a child's name?

    <p>Orúkọ ọmọ nín ro ọmọ - ‘A child’s name determines what he becomes or does.’</p> Signup and view all the answers

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