Just from watching YouTube videos and personal stories of people who have converted to Islam, I've noticed a lot of them have changed their names (like if they were Andrew before they might become Abdullah). Do new Muslims commonly do this after taking Shahada? If you did, what were some of your reasons for it?
Actually, If your name before Islam was not a good one, then changing it IS encouraged.
No, A person can very well keep is previous name even after He/She converts to Islam, it is not necessary for one to keep a Muslim or Muslim sounding name. Though it is preferable to keep a name that indicates a Muslim identity. But the family name should not be changed.
The above rule does come with some exceptions though. The name should not go against Islam and its Beliefs(Allah, The Prophets, Quran, etc) . The name should also not be offensive like containing a bad or wrong meaning.
Salaam! no, I kept the name that I was born with. It's a good and simple name. besides, it seems a bit phony to change your name so drastically. It's almost like erasing your identity.
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