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Under an islamic law,should a woman upon her marriage(nikkah) change her maiden name (her surname before marriage) to her husband’s surname?

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Under Islamic law, a woman is independent. She is at liberty to maintain her maiden name after she marries.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

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