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Calling someone Moses

· 28 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My nephew is called Moses, but the family is arguing that he must be called the Arabic equivalent Musa. Surely both names are acceptable.

Answer

He should be called Musa.

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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