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Hanif
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Hanif is an Arabic name meaning 'true', 'upright', or 'devoted'[citation:8]. In ancient times, the name was closely associated with the pre-Islamic period of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah) in Arabia. It was widely used to describe individuals who strictly adhered to monotheism and rejected the polytheistic beliefs prevalent in Arab society at that time[citation:8]. The famous figure Waraqah ibn Nawfal, a cousin of Prophet Muhammad, is regarded as a Hanif[citation:8]. The name carries the beautiful meaning of true devotion to one God and righteousness.
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Hanif
Hanif is an Arabic name meaning 'true', 'upright', or 'devoted'[citation:8]. In ancient times, the name was closely associated with the pre-Islamic period of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah) in Arabia. It was widely used to describe individuals who strictly adhered to monotheism and rejected the polytheistic beliefs prevalent in Arab society at that time[citation:8]. The famous figure Waraqah ibn Nawfal, a cousin of Prophet Muhammad, is regarded as a Hanif[citation:8]. The name carries the beautiful meaning of true devotion to one God and righteousness.
حنیف
حنیف عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'سچا' یا 'راست باز' ہے[citation:8]۔ قدیم زمانے میں یہ نام ان افراد کے لیے استعمال ہوتا تھا جو توحید پر قائم تھے اور شرک کو رد کرتے تھے[citation:8]۔
حَنِيف
حنيف اسم عربي يعني 'المؤمن الحق' أو 'المستقيم'[citation:8]. في الزمن الجاهلي، كان يستخدم لوصف الأفراد الذين تمسكوا بالتوحيد ورفضوا الشرك[citation:8].
"بَلْ مِلَّةَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَنِيفًا ۚ وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ"
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The name Hanif is popular among Muslims around the world, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Era: 6th-7th century CE
Pre-Islamic monotheist (Hanif), cousin of Khadijah, who recognized Muhammad as the awaited prophet[citation:8].
Hanif is a Quranic name with beautiful meanings of true monotheism and righteousness[citation:8].
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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