Keeping the name Ayyub Ahmed

Q:

1. I am goin to name my new born baby Ayyub Ahmed. Please let me know the meaning of Ayyub and if its a good name to name my boy.

2. Also let me know if its ok to just call him Ayyub though we name Ayyub Ahmed. Is it necessary to call by full name?

A:

1. It is a good name.

2. Yes, it is ok.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

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