Naming one's son with his grandfather's name
Question
1. My father's name is Abdul Hakeem. Can I give my baby boy the same name?
2. What is the meaning of Abdul Hakeem.
Answer
1. Yes.
2. It means servant of the All Wise.
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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