The Islamic Ruling on Naming Someone "Nabiyyullāh" (نبی اللہ)
Question:
Is it Islamically permissible to name someone "Nabiyyullāh" (i.e., “Prophet of Allah”)?
Answer by:
Shaykh Ḥāfiẓ Khidr Ḥayāt (ḥafiẓahullāh)
Sharʿī Ruling:
It is impermissible to name someone "Nabiyyullāh".
Reason:
- The phrase "Nabiyyullāh" literally means "Prophet of Allah".
- Any person bearing this name cannot truly be a prophet, as prophethood has ended with the final Messenger ﷺ.
- Using this name can lead to serious misunderstanding and misguidance, potentially implying that the person is a prophet, which is a false and dangerous claim.
- Therefore, such a name should be strictly avoided.
