Whose right is it to name the child?

· 13 Shawwal 1437 AH1 min readEnglish
Names, Surnames & TitlesMiscellaneousnaming the childfather

Question

Whose right is it to name the child?

Answer

In these matters it is best for the husband to discuss with the wife, thereafter the father should name the child.

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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