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Fatwa #752423 December 2002South Africa

What is the meaning of the name Rookyia Is it a good name to have. One of your e mails had Ruqyah meaning Taweez

Question

Please advise correct spelling and meaning. Assalaamu Alaikum

Answer

Ruqya or Ruqayya both mean to make a Ta?weez.

It is permissible to keep both names.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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