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Fatwa #1118915 March 2004Canada

My first name is Al-Karim. Is there a need to change it?

Question

My first name is Al-Karim. Is there a need to change it? If yes should I change it to karim or abdulkarim. Jazaakallah

Answer

The name al-Karim is appropriate. There is no need for you to change your name.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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