| How to pronounce Muawiyah | Man + pUt + After + WIn + YUmmy Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
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| Original Spelling | مُعَاوية How to write Muawiyah in the original language, such as Arabic or Persian |
| Alternate spellings of Muawiyah | Muaawiya Muawiya Mu'awiya Mo'awiya Moaweyah All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
This is NOT a Quranic name, but Muslims can use it since it has a good or neutral meaning.
Meaning of Muawiyah
Muawiyah is an Arabic word for boys that literally means “one who howls”, from the root AIN-W-A (“to howl”), and it refers to female dogs and the cubs of foxes, lions, and other animals. Muawiyah was the name of the founder of the Omayyad empire, the Sahabi Muawiyah bin Abu Sufyan. It is not a Quranic name but Muslims can use since it existed during the time of the Prophet ﷺ and he didn’t ask the name to be changed (like he changed those names that he found unacceptable).
Anonymous
Muawiya radiyallahu anhu was a sahaba of rasoolullah sallallahu Alayhi wasallam. He is not responsible for his sons actions who was a tyrant.knowledge is fard on every Muslim. Repent to Allah
Anonymous
our beloved prophet pbuh says:
Whoever abuses my Companions, upon them is the curse of Allah, the angels and all the people” [Saheeh, At-Tabaranee]
“Do not abuse my Companions, for if any of you were to spend gold equal to (mountain of) Uhud in charity, it would not equal a handful of one of them or even half of that” [al-Bukharee, Muslim].
Anonymous
Muawiyah-(R.A),a man of immense political eligibilities that tease masses.
Anonymous
Radhi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu, may peace blessings upon him on his family. The first writer of Quran and relative,close companion of prophet(sas)
Anonymous
our beloved prophet pbuh says:
Whoever abuses my Companions, upon them is the curse of Allah, the angels and all the people” [Saheeh, At-Tabaranee]
“Do not abuse my Companions, for if any of you were to spend gold equal to (mountain of) Uhud in charity, it would not equal a handful of one of them or even half of that” [al-Bukharee, Muslim].
Any person abuse or criticize sayedna muawiyah he is totally ignorance who doesn’t understand Islam.
Anonymous
This translation is incorrect.
Mu’aawiyah means Strength of the arm.
Ibn al-Manzoor (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
If the word ‘awaa (the root of mu’aawiyah) is used of a man, it means that he has reached his thirties and his arm has become strong and he is able to twist (‘awaa) the arm of another.
Likewise the translation for ‘Uthmaan on this website is incorrect.
The meaning of the name ‘Uthmaan means Wise, intuitive and powerful.
And as for those slandering the Sahaabah, may Allah deal with you harshly as you have dealt with the Sahaabah harshly.
Anonymous
“Do not abuse my Companions, for if any of you were to spend gold equal to (mountain of) Uhud in charity, it would not equal a handful of one of them or even half of that” [al-Bukharee, Muslim]. Please quote full of was referred to the “sabiqoon al awwaloon” Sahab who migrated from Makkah to not the ones who accepted islam after Fateh Makkah 🙂
Anonymous
And a great General and Politician,he and his successors expanded the Islamic boundaries to the existing Muslim world. (After them only Usmani Calafate added some regions). This is the only cause of jealousy and Bughez with Umayad dinesty.
Response:
Even if someone conquer the entire world, but remains the enemy of ALI, will never be accepted as loyal of Ahlebait – and if someone is not loyal to Ahlebait, i think we are sane enough to think who he will be.
While writing this, please remember enemy of Ali is the enemy of Rasool and his enemy is the enemy of Allah.. The judgment ended.
Anonymous
*Question*
*Alhamdulillah Allah has blessed us with a son and the name we have given him is Mu’awiyah named after the Sahaabah Mu’awiyah Radhiyallahu anhu, this has however caused a spark amongst some relatives and close friends saying that it is a bad name and it could affect the child in the future causing him to potentially be abused or have it difficult due to his name*
*As Ahlus Sunnah, what is the stance to be taken regarding the name Mu’awiyah as well as the Sahaabah may Allah be pleased with him and all the Sahaabah*
*Answer*
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
In the Name of Allaāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
All praise is due to Allaāh, Lord of all creation. May peace and blessings be upon the noblest of Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his Companions رضي الله عنهم.
Alhamdulillah, you have chosen a noble and honorable name for your son – Mu’awiyah – a name that carries strength in its meaning and honor in its legacy.
The Meaning & Virtue of the Name
– Linguistically, “Mu’awiyah” comes from al-‘awi (strength), referring to a man who reaches maturity and becomes strong enough to lead and resolve matters with wisdom. [Lisān al-‘Arab 15] *one could come across other meanings or ways it can be derived, though this will suffice us for now. Bitithnilllāh*
– It was the name of the noble Companion Mu’awiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (may Allaāh be pleased with him), the scribe of revelation, brother of Umm Habibah (may Allaāh be pleased with her, the Prophet’s wife), and a just leader. [Al-Isābah, Ibn Hajar]
– Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allaāh have mercy on him) affirmed it is permissible to refer to him as “Mu’awiyah, the maternal uncle of the believers” due to his relation to Umm Habibah. [Al-Sunnah, al-Khallāl]
A Name Accepted by the Righteous Predecessors
– Many Companions and scholars were named Mu’awiyah. Ibn Hajar records over 27 Companions with this name in Al-Isābah, and al-Dhahabī mentions a good number of Tabieen in Siyar A’lām al-Nubalā [25/448].
– The Prophet (peace be upon him) never changed this name, and even made du’a for Mu’awiyah (may Allaāh be pleased with him):
“Allāhumma-j’alhu hādiyan mahdiyan wa-hdi bihi”
“O Allaāh, make him a guide, rightly guided, and guide others through him.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3844, authenticated by al-Albānī]
To those who object out of ignorance about his status in Ahl al-Sunnah, we say:
– We respect all Companions and do not delve into their disputes.
– If the name was bad, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would have changed it.
– Many righteous people carried this name, and we follow the way of the pious predecessors.
Warning Against Reviling Mu’awiyah
Those who attribute evil to Mu’awiyah (may Allaāh be pleased with him) follow the path of the extremist Rawāfid (Shia) who abandoned the way of Ahl al-Sunnah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) warned:
“Do not revile my Companions, for by the One in Whose Hand is my soul, if one of you spent the equivalent of Uhud in gold, it would not equal a handful of one of them, nor even half of that.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 3673] Shaykh al-Albānī (رحمه الله) affirmed the authenticity of this ḥadīth and emphasized its critical importance in upholding the honor of the Ṣaḥābah (Companions of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم) Silsilat al-Aḥādīth al-Ṣaḥīḥah* (1/649)
Whoever insults Mu’awiyah has aligned with:
1. The Shia Rāfidah who curse the Companions.
2. The Khawārij who declared the Companions to be disbelievers.
3. The ignorant who follow desires over Quran and Sunnah.
This is a dangerous innovation leading to hatred of the best generation after the Prophets عليهم السلام . We dissociate from such beliefs and warn every Muslim against this speech that contradicts Ahl al-Sunnah’s consensus. As mentioned in the Usool of Sunnah by Imaam Ahmad and many other texts of the Imaams who documented Creedal matters. (May Allaāh have mercy on them all)
والله تعالى أعلى واعلم
*Answered by Shaykh Ismail Saidi*
*The Salafi Jamiat – South Africa*