Home » Hanafi Fiqh » Muftionline.co.za » Naming one’s son with his grandfather’s name

Naming one’s son with his grandfather’s name

Answered as per Hanafi Fiqh by Muftionline.co.za

Q:

1. My father’s name is Abdul Hakeem. Can I give my baby boy the same name?

2. What is the meaning of Abdul Hakeem.

Bismillaah

A:

1. Yes.

2. It means servant of the All Wise.

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.

Read answers with similar topics: