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Fatwa #126027 March 2001Pakistan

Is Sarah a muslim name? What is its meaning?

Question

I am aware that the wife of Ibrahim(AS) had this name. Also, is it pronounced as 'Se-rah' as the english pronounce it?

Answer

Sarah is derived from the Arabic root ?Saara?, Yaseeru, meaning to travel.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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