Is it ok to keep two names?
Question
It is fashionable to keep two names, a first an second name. Is this ok?
Answer
Although it is permissible to do so, such was not the practice of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and his Sahaabah (Radhiallaahu Anhu), thus it is not the ideal. Furthermore, it is noticed that people usually become accustomed to one of the names, thereby neglecting the second.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Bilaal Cassim
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