Calling someone Moses

Q: My nephew is called Moses, but the family is arguing that he must be called the Arabic equivalent Musa. Surely both names are acceptable.

A: He should be called Musa.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)