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The Naming Rights Debate: Who Decides the Child’s Name?

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q: Whose right is it to name the child?

Bismillaah

A: In these matters it is best for the husband to discus with the wife, thereafter the father should name the child.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

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.

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