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Fatwa #1087716 February 2004South Africa

I am married, 5 months pregneant,a second wife. can i have my husbands surname, and also change my name, as i am a convert.

Answer

You may keep your husband's surname as well as change your exsisting name.

And Allah Knows Best

For Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Fatwa Dept.

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