Keeping the names of Ambiyaa, Sahaaba and the pious of the past

· 7 Muharram 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can I name my baby boy as Alyan uddin? Does it makes a meaningful name?

Answer

We have not come across this name. It is best that you keep the names of the Ambiyaa, Sahaaba and the pious of the past.

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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