Fatwa #378420 February 2002United States of America

What is the meaning of the two names, Muhammad, and Ahmed, of Prophet S.A.W.S.Since Imam Mehdi will have the same name, what will be exactly his name?

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Since the Prophet S.A.W.S. did not have Mehdi as his name, how can Imam Mehdi have the same name as the Prophet S.A.W.S.?

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Muhammad and Ahmad - the praised one

Mahdi literally means the guided. That will be his title as he will be guided by Allah Ta'ala.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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