Keeping the name Mateen for a baby boy

Q: I would like to ask if it is allowed in Islam to name a baby boy Mateen as it’s one of Allah Ta'ala's names.

A: It is permissible.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)