The name "Afnaan"
Question
My son's name is Afnaan. But in Arabic, afnaan is a girl's name. So I would like to know whether I can call him by the same name or should I change it. Kindly reply.
Answer
If it is a girl’s name then change the name.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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