What's in a Name? "Kelnisha" - Remember Who You Are
One's name is very important. It defines/shapes who you are and who you may become. A mother and father usually don't take naming a baby lightly and they shouldn't. They ponder for weeks, even months on what the coming baby should be called. They take gender into consideration. "If it's a girl, we'll name it this...If it's a boy we'll name it that." Have you ever pondered over your name? The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, "On the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and your father's names. So give your children good names." (Bukhari). I think for a moment about my name as I have numerous times throughout my life. "Mommy, where did you get my name from?" She explained, "In high school, when I was dating your dad and dreaming of our life I wrote your name in my notebook. At first, I was going to name you Kelvinisha, but thought it was too much. So I settled for Kelnisha. The 'Kel' is...