Keeping the name Hafsah

Q: Is Hafsa a good name to keep for a Muslim girl?

A: Yes. It is the name of the beloved and respected wife of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the daughter of Hazrat Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu).

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)