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Fatwa #534623 September 2002Pakistan

I would like to know whats the meaning of my name SALMAN AKBAR and can i have AKBAR as a second name. I would also like to know about my fathers name PERVAIZ AKBAR.

Answer

Salmaan - derived from the Arabic word 'Salaamah' meaning one who enjoys
great safety, security, peace etc.

Akbar- Superlative of the Arabic word 'Kabeer' meaning greatest, eldest,
largest, etc.

Parwez- Persian word meaning fortunate, valuable, exhalted, refined,
generous, etc.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Bilaal Cassim
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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