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Keeping the name Abdul Ahad or Ahad

· 26 Shawwal 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I was wondering if I can name my child Ahad without Abdul or do I need to name him Abdul Ahad?

Answer

Both are permissible. However, Abdul Ahad is better.

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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