New Muslim changing their name in their ID
Question
If a person reverts to Islam, is it compulsory for them to change their name on their ID to their new Islamic name?
Answer
Changing the name is important, and changing the ID is better to avoid any type of doubts in people's minds.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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