Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters,

As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.  (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you)

One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

I like name MUSKAN for my new born daughter.

Please inform me that this is islamic name and what it means?

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Answer:

Meaning name muskan

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

The term ‘muskan’ is actually an Urdu language word and its means a smile; the meaning of the name is good and thus the name ‘muskan’ is perfectly acceptable for a believer.

Islam has not assigned the believer any specific names which are permissible to keep; one may keep any name one likes in any language, provided the name does not have an inherent evil meaning, or the name connotes ‘shirk’ or disbelief.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan