Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu Adab - 23rd Rabi-ath-Thani 1422 (16 July 2001) Narrated by Abu Huraira (Radhiallaho anho): Zainab's original name was "Barrah," but it was said, "By that she is giving herself the prestige of piety." So the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) changed her name to Zainab. Bukhari Vol. 8 : No. 212 -- You are subscribed as [email protected] Tell others about AHAD - A Hadith A Day! List URL: http://list.ahad.org/mailman/listinfo/ahad to unsubscribe: send a message to: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" with "unsubscribe" in the subject
