May I keep my son's name Muhammad Soraj Hussain?

Published as Keeping the name "Muhammad Suraj Hussain"

· 6 Jumada I 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have some confusion regarding my son's name. May I keep my son's name Muhammad Soraj Hussain? Please guide me.

Answer

It is permissible.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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