Mine was Adam, as in the biblical guy, but i was always called Addi lol for short.
now Im Eesa Abdullah, because I love Jesus, and because I feel that through my life journey I have found out that Eesa is Abdullah, and that is one of the best things I have ever found out.
The path is long but I hope we meet,
After the grave and the Day, in paradise in bliss upon a reclined seat.
A traveler traveling - travelled from shirk to tawheed,
If I'm remembered for anything - let it be the Mercy I seek.
now Im Eesa Abdullah, because I love Jesus, and because I feel that through my life journey I have found out that Eesa is Abdullah, and that is one of the best things I have ever found out.
manshallah
I changed it to Rabi'ya coz of the story of Rabia Basri. I really like the meaning of the name Rabi'ya too - it menas spring-time
now Im Eesa Abdullah, because I love Jesus, and because I feel that through my life journey I have found out that Eesa is Abdullah, and that is one of the best things I have ever found out.
My reversion name is Abdullah. I changed to it to reflect my new life. I chose that because it means Servent of Allah(swt), and that is what I hope to be.
I use my given name of Woodrow as a posting ID, because that is the name I am known by on many sites. I'm keeping it so that when I invite people to various forums, they will know it is me, and that I have reverted to Islam. The good part is I checked with My Imam and he reassured me that the name Woodrow is not anti-Islamic. Essentialy it means "Protector of the Forest" or "Lives by the Forest" both of which are true. I am very much an environmentalist and until my recent move to Austin, I lived very deep in the forest.
Mine was Adam, as in the biblical guy, but i was always called Addi lol for short.
now Im Eesa Abdullah, because I love Jesus, and because I feel that through my life journey I have found out that Eesa is Abdullah, and that is one of the best things I have ever found out.
mashallah every one has chosen such beautiful names.
I was wondering brother, why you didn't keep your name Adam, as Adam is also one of the prophets in Islam, so wouldn't it have been easier? btw I knw why you chose your new name as you have said so above!
My name prior to islam was Jessica , although i haven't changed it legally. I'd like to keep my name out of respect for my grandmother who named me.
But I do call myself Maryam, when in the company of other muslims. I guess i changed it because i like to be known as a muslim and not as a revert. If that makes any sense lol. It sometimes get a bit frustrating when you get special treatment just for that reason. I'd like to be treated equally.
I didnt chose my name, it was actually given to me when i converted so i decided to keep it. I like it anyway n its the name of Jesus's mother, Mary
mashallah names! My name originally was Imran lol then for no reason my mom changed it to Ahsan :\ it is weird cause they aren't related to islam names at all, i couldn't find any meanings, yes I was born as a muslim
The Possibilities in Islam are limitless.
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. -Ben Stein
They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. -Andy Warhol
Haven't changed it...
But sometimes I wonder maybe I should.
I know it only needs to be changedwhen it has a bad meaning, but what is bad?
And if it's not mandotory in my case I can see both benefits and downsides on changing a name. So I'm not that sure...
There are people who retained their original names after converting to Islam in Prophet Muhammad's time like:
1) Bilal Bin Rabah (First Muezzin in Islam, from Ethiopia)
2) Mariyah (Prophet Muhammad's wife, from Egypt)
3) Salman Al Farisi (Prophet's companion, from Persia)
Haven't changed it...
But sometimes I wonder maybe I should.
I know it only needs to be changedwhen it has a bad meaning, but what is bad?
And if it's not mandotory in my case I can see both benefits and downsides on changing a name. So I'm not that sure...
Is Steve your real name?
What does it mean? Do you know?
Peace glo
Here I stand.
I can do no other.
May God help me.
Amen.
Come, let us worship and bow down •
and kneel before the Lord our Maker
[Psalm 95]
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