Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Changing one’s name

· 20 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Q.Assalamu Alyaykum. I would like to ask about changing Islamic name to the another one. Are there any special rituals?

Answer

There is no prescribed ritual to be performed when it comes to changing a person’s name. If a person has an unpleasant sounding name or a name that has a bad name, he should change his name by adopting a good Muslim name that has a good meaning. (al-Mau’su’ah, Vol: 11, Pg: 337)

The procedure of changing one’s name is simple and straightforward. There is no special procedure like Azaan to be called out or Aqeeqah to be done. The name should just simply be changed and he should inform those who he interacts with that this is his new name.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
Checked by
Mufti Moosa Salie
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