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Q: I am not married. I would like to change my surname. Is this permissible?
A: The surname is a form of identification. A woman is either identified through her maiden surname or her husband's surname. Changing your maiden surname for no valid reason will be a cause of confusion and unclarity among people. Hence it will be impermissible for you to change your surname.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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