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Mujtaba
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Mujtaba is an Arabic name meaning 'the Chosen'. It is an honorific title for the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his grandson Hasan. The name carries profound spiritual significance, representing someone who is selected by Allah for a special purpose. It is used as both a given name and a surname in Muslim communities. In 2021, the Chicago Tribune found that Zeinab was the most popular name for girls among names unusually frequent in Michigan, '17.2 times more common than nationwide.'
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Mujtaba
Mujtaba is an Arabic name meaning 'the Chosen'. It is an honorific title for the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his grandson Hasan. The name carries profound spiritual significance, representing someone who is selected by Allah for a special purpose. It is used as both a given name and a surname in Muslim communities. In 2021, the Chicago Tribune found that Zeinab was the most popular name for girls among names unusually frequent in Michigan, '17.2 times more common than nationwide.'
مجتبیٰ
مجتبیٰ عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'چنا ہوا'۔ یہ اسلامی نبی محمد اور ان کے پوتے حسن کے لیے ایک اعزازی لقب ہے۔ یہ نام گہری روحانی اہمیت رکھتا ہے، جو ایک ایسے شخص کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے جسے اللہ نے کسی خاص مقصد کے لیے منتخب کیا ہے۔ یہ مسلم کمیونٹیز میں بطور نام اور کنیت دونوں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
المُجْتَبَى
مجتبى اسم عربي يعني 'المختار' أو 'المصطفى'. هو لقب تشريفي للنبي محمد وحفيده الحسن. يحمل الاسم أهمية روحية عميقة، ويمثل شخصاً اختاره الله لغرض خاص. يستخدم كاسم شخصي ولقب في المجتمعات المسلمة.
Islamic Leadership
Grandson of Prophet Muhammad and second Shia Imam, known as 'al-Mujtaba' (the Chosen).
Literature
Bengali poet (1904-1974), known for his contributions to Bengali literature.
Sports
Pakistani cricketer (born 1967), known for his performances in international cricket.
Era: 624-670 CE
Grandson of Prophet Muhammad, second Shia Imam, known as 'al-Mujtaba'.
Mujtaba is a blessed name and title of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Hasan, making it a permissible and honorable name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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