Sunan Ibn Majah #3471
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs that people may use his name but should not adopt his Kunyah. This guidance reflects the distinction between personal identity and respect for the Prophet's unique status.
Modern Application
Today, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of how they identify themselves and the significance of names in social interactions. It promotes respect for the Prophet while allowing for personal expression.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Etiquette of Naming because it addresses the proper way to refer to oneself in relation to the Prophet's name.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #3471 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Muhammad that they heard Abu Hurairah say:.