Q: Muslims used to name some Islamic scholars as “Sahib so and so”. I mean, it is the title of the Englishman. Is it permissible to call them as such?
A: It is permissible. This is an urdu word and a title used for showing respect and honour. It is not specific to the title of an Englishman.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)