Keeping the name Hafsah
Question
Is Hafsa a good name to keep for a Muslim girl?
Answer
Yes. It is the name of the beloved and respected wife of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the daughter of Hazrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu).
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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