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my last name is Kareem. Is it okay or should I change it to Abdul Kareem? If yes, is it obligatory upon me to change it in all official and unofficial documentation or should I just start writing Abdul Karim as my last name from now on.
It is not necessary to change your name.
Both names are permissible, ?Kareem?, and ?Abdul-Kareem?.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.
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