Is this shirk or major sin? I need advice
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As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh,
I address you with respect and sincerity, seeking guidance and clarity from an Islamic perspective.
My name is Dunia, and I am currently developing a professional project focused on luxury travel, exclusive tourism, events, and concierge services. My sincere intention is to serve my clients with excellence, to offer memorable experiences, and—if Allah wills—to dedicate my future earnings to support charitable and halal causes.
The purpose of this message is to kindly request your advice regarding the current name of my company: Ambrosio Experiences. I am aware that the name “Ambrosio” has Greek origins and is associated with meanings such as “immortality” or “food of the gods.” As a Muslim, I firmly believe that there is no deity but Allah (Subḥānahu wa Taʿālā), who is perfect and in no need of sustenance. I never intended to promote or associate any divine attributes with anything or anyone other than Allah.
When I chose the name, I was simply drawn to its sound. A colleague also liked it, so we selected it. It was only later that I learned of its original meaning. I interpreted it poetically as “unforgettable or lasting experiences,” not in any literal or theological sense.
However, I am now concerned—out of love and fear of Allah—that the name may be inappropriate, or even considered haram or bordering on shirk (may Allah protect us). My only wish is for this project to be halal, pure, and blessed—free of anything that may displease Allah or prevent barakah in my efforts.
For this reason, I respectfully seek your opinion:
• Is the current name Islamically permissible (halal) considering its origin and context?
• Or would it be better and more advisable to change the name to something entirely free of such associations, so that the project may be fully blessed and protected, in shāʾ Allāh?
I would be deeply grateful for any guidance, fatwa, or advice you can offer.
May Allah reward you abundantly for your knowledge, your time, and your sincere help to others in the Ummah.
Wa-jazākum Allāhu khayran wa barakallāhu fīkum.
Asked by Valeria Suárez
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May 18, 2025, 05:00 PM