Question
Is there any special virtue mentioned in the Hadith Sharif regarding keeping the name Muhammad, other than it being the blessed name of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). I have noticed many of our Akabir having Muhammad as their first name.
Answer
The Hadith Masters clearly state that there is no authentic Hadith.
(Al-Manarul Munif, Hadiths: 80, 94, 95 and Lamahat min Tarikhis Sunnah, pg. 168)
Muslims in general have a close attachment to the name Muhammad because of their love for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). This love is sufficient a motivation.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar