Keeping the names of Angels

Q: Can we name our nephew Jibrael?

A: Keeping the names of the angels (e.g. Jibraeel, Mikaaeel etc.) is makrooh.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)