Keeping the name Muhammad Hashir

· 8 Rabiʻ I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

We named our baby boy Muhammad Hashir Khan but we are a bit confused about Hashir (one who gathers people), what impact will this name have on his personality?

Answer

It is a good name.

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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