Changing one's surname after nikaah
Question
Is it compulsory for the wife to take the husband's surname when getting married?
Answer
It is not compulsory. She can maintain her maiden surname or change her surname to her husband's surname. For further details refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/314
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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