Q: Is it permissible for a woman to change her surname to that of her husband or can she keep her father’s first name after marriage?
A: Both are permissible. Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/314
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)