Can a Christian keep their name when accepting Islam?
Published as Non-Muslim changing his name after accepting Islam
Question
Can a Christian keep their name when accepting Islam?
Answer
He must change his name.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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