A Dictionary of Muslim Names (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780814706756)

A helpful and substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names and their meanings

In a well-known hadith, Muhammed advises Muslims that, "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers; so keep beautiful names." Inspired by the teachings of Islam, names fulfill the cherished ambitions of a true Muslim. In The Dictionary of Muslim Names, Salahuddin Ahmed provides a helpful and substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names. This lively and informative dictionary lists the original Arabic, Persian, or Turkish spelling, as well as a precise English transliteration. The names' meaning and bearing on Islamic heritage or world history are referenced, along with historical figures who bore the name-an Imaam, a Sultan, a saint-and accompanying illustrations.

Author: Salahuddin Ahmed
ISBN-10: 0814706754
ISBN-13: 9780814706756
Publisher: New York University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/1999
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.49h x 5.56w x 0.95d