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The formation of an individual’s identity occurs when he awakens to his
spiritual awareness. Every child is created with a pristine consciousness,
untainted by the worldly distractions and material confines of the lower
realms. Upon entering this world, the child instinctively perceives the
contrast between the eternal, radiant realm from which he originated and the
transient, restricted life he now finds himself in. This realization manifests
in deep inner agitation, leading the child to cry in distress. In essence, the
newborn silently declares that this life, in its limited form, is undesirable
and expresses sorrow for being confined to such a state.
In response to this distress, the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) provided
guidance for alleviating the child's anguish:
"After birth, cleanse the child and recite the Adhan in the right ear
and the Iqamah in the left ear."
The profound wisdom behind this practice lies in the fact that the first
sounds the child hears should be those of divine greatness and sovereignty,
signifying the child’s first exposure to the message of faith. The Shahada, the
conscious declaration of Allah’s oneness, is thus implicitly affirmed in the
newborn’s subconscious through this ritual.
Following this, the act of naming becomes crucial. A name is not merely
a label; it functions as a symbolic document, carrying profound implications
for the individual's identity. While the child’s body, actions, and
circumstances may evolve over time, the name remains immutable. This renders
the name as the central marker of one’s identity. When a name is chosen, it
establishes a cognitive pattern in the child’s mind, one that is imbued with
meaning and purpose. This cognitive pattern serves as a foundational guide for
the child’s conscious development, influencing their behavior and actions
throughout life. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) emphasized the importance of
selecting names that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also imbued with
meaningful significance, as these names shape the child’s future and are
instrumental in leading them towards success and fulfillment.
Furthermore, in choosing a name, it is advised to seek the wisdom and
counsel of morally upright and spiritually grounded individuals. This is
because the name, in addition to its literal meaning, carries with it the
mental and spiritual disposition of the one who bestows it. As such, the act of
naming transcends the mere assignment of a title, becoming a means through
which the individual is imbued with divine influence and blessings. The chosen
name, therefore, plays a pivotal role in shaping the child's life, offering a
framework for their ethical and spiritual growth.
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
