2006-07-23 13:28:42 · 15 answers · asked by saturnmaiden 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My mum was christian and married my muslim dad - mind you she converted and adopted a muslim name unofficially although she uses her real name pauline and no one knows about her other name, but from the circles i mix with no, it is not customary or even necessary for a non muslim woman to change her first name or even her relgion as a muslim man can marry a jew or christian as well - you are allowed to keep all your names and your religion.
2006-07-23 13:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one is required to change their name, first or last, upon becoming Muslim or marrying a Muslim. If a woman converts, regardless of her marital state, and she wishes to change her name, she is more than free to do so. Male converts also often change their names. So, for instance, if Rose Andrews marries Ahmed Ali, she can remain Rose Andrews, decide to become Rose Ali (this practice varies in Muslim countries), decide upon Rabia Andrews, or become Rabia Ali. It all depends upon her personal preferences,and the customs that she chooses to follow.
2006-07-23 20:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by kswing2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not necessary. Actually Islam accepts names of other faiths and cultures b/c Islam is a religion that encompasses every walk of life. You are allowed to be a Muslim and have the name "Antonio" or "Harold" as long as your name is not offensive to the Lord himself or to his Disciples. If anything the process of changing your names is a European practice done by men to the woman they marry (last name) b/c they believed women were their property..this practice is not allowed in Islam.
2006-07-27 16:52:36 · answer #3 · answered by wiseonekms 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, absolutely not. It is not customary for men to change their name either. People usually change their name to Islamic name because choosing a name with a good meaning is important, but not required.
2006-07-23 22:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by curious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you change to become Muslim then you usually are given a Muslim name..but not necessary to legally change it..that is hard to do..
2006-07-23 23:00:17 · answer #5 · answered by Katfish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and it also applies the other way around, if a muslim woman marries a non muslim man, he has to change his name, usually to: Abdullah
2006-07-23 20:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by rykkardo8 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-07-27 12:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you do not have to change your name also in Islam woman keep her family name
2006-07-23 23:22:46 · answer #8 · answered by BeHappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unless she converts & wants to take on a Muslim name.
2006-07-23 20:34:00 · answer #9 · answered by J9 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
before marrying a muslim you need to read the book
"not without my daughter"
do not be surprised when you get abused
2006-07-23 20:38:26 · answer #10 · answered by zqx357 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋