Keeping the names Israa'eel and Binyaameen
Question
Is it permissible to name a Muslim child Isra'eel or Benyamin? What's the correct spelling of both?
Answer
Yes. There is no exact equivalent for the Arabic alphabets in the english language. A close spelling will be Israa'eel and Binyaameen.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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