Answered by Muftī Yūsuf Badāt

Question:

In Islam are we permitted to name a cat with a prophet’s name such as Ādam?

Answers:

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم

In the name of Allāh, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah Institute.

It is not appropriate in Islam to name an animal with a prophet’s name. This act would be deemed islamicaly disapproved (makrūh) as it denotes disrespect to the lofty status and position of a prophet.

“Whoever honors the hallmarks of Allāh, indeed, it is from the piety of hearts.” (Qur’ān: 22:32)[1]

Only Allāh knows best

[1] وَمَن يُعَظِّمْ شَعَائِرَ اللَّهِ فَإِنَّهَا مِن تَقْوَى الْقُلُوبِ – سورة الحج ٢٢:٣٢