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Keeping the name Yasmeen

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q: Is “Yasmeen” supposed to be pronounced with a ta marbuta?

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A: This name seems to be a Persian name. Persian names usually don’t have a taa marbuta.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)


Q: Is it an acceptable name for a Muslim?

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A: It is the name of a flower. Hence it is alright.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

This answer was collected from MuftiOnline.co.za, where the questions have been answered by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.