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Is it permissible to change one’s surname after marriage?

Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam · · 23 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1442 AH

The answer

It is permissible to change one’s surname to that of the husband’s after marriage. This is a cultural practice and the name changing symbolises one has wed into a new family. This does not go against any Qur’anic injunction on naming.

And Allah knows best.

Mufti Faraz Adam

Based on the Hanafi school and on the question as it was asked. Another mufti may reach a different conclusion. Read the disclaimer.

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