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Correct spelling of a name

· 6 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I would like to change my name so it matches with my little brothes name that is zainul aabideen. There are two spellings that I have found, can you tell me which one is correct riyazuddin or riyazuddeen?

Answer

There is no exact equivalent of Arabic words in the English language. You may spell it in either way.

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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