Keeping the name "Naqvi"
Question
Can we use Naqvi as the name or surname which is most frequently used by Shias?
Answer
If this name is exclusive to shais and they only keep this name, then we should refrain from keeping this name.
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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