According to my understanding Yazid was the man who killed the grandson of the Prophet (s.a.w).Is this name therefore allowed?

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Shaykh Ebrahim Desai

I know of some muslims who are named Yazid. Considering the person who it is attributed to in Islamic history are we allowed to use this name as muslims?

Answer:

It is permissible to keep the name Yazid.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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