Keeping the name Rumaisah
Question
What is the meaning of Rumaisah and is this a good name to keep? Some people say it has a bad meaning. What meaning will be taken if pronounced as rumay thaa with a ث or with a س and ah e.g. رميسا رميسة
Answer
It is permissible. It is the name of a star.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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