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Calling one's elder sister by her name

· 22 Jumada II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can I call my sister who is 3 years elder than me by her name? Is it permissible in Islam or a sin?

Answer

It is permissible.

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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