Surnames
Question
Are Muslim women allowed to have male names like Khan, Ali, Hussain, Mohammed, and Hassan. Some Muslim Imams say that females are not allowed to have male names.
Answer
If you are referring to surnames, then it is permissible for women to have these surnames. For further details refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/314
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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Source: Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen — https://muftionline.co.za/node/15998
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