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I am in the process of embracing Islam. I like the name Shazia & have researched the meaning. This name seems to both persian & arabic meaning. Will this be a problem for me to keep this name?

· 27 Rajab 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 9715English

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I am in the process of embracing Islam. I like the name Shazia & have researched the meaning. This name seems to both persian & arabic meaning. Will this be a problem for me to keep this name?

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May Allah Ta?ala bless your conversion to Islam. May Allah make you steadfast and a strong and practicing Muslimah, Aameen.

You may keep the name Shazia.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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