Calling a non-Muslim by his name which means "lord of the world"
Question
The meaning of a Hindu boy's name is "lord of the world", is it allowed for me to take his name to talk about him with somebody?
Answer
It is reprehensible to keep these types of names. Hence, you may refer to him or call him by his surname.
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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