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Calling a non-Muslim by his name which means "lord of the world"

· 12 Safar 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

The meaning of a Hindu boy's name is "lord of the world", is it allowed for me to take his name to talk about him with somebody?

Answer

It is reprehensible to keep these types of names. Hence, you may refer to him or call him by his surname.

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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