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Changing a child's name due to bad behaviour

· 6 Rabiʻ I 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have a question related to my son. He is 3 years old. His name is Mohammad Ali. He is extremely naughty, stubborn and very agressive. I need your advice whether to change his name or not.

Answer

There is nothing wrong with the name.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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