Changing the name from Rada to Ahmad
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Q: I am one of the sons of the Saudi people. I work as a teacher and am also a graduate student. My professors advised me to change my first name, and I wish to change the first name my father gave me.
(may Allah have mercy on him), from Rada Muhammad Rada al-Thaqafi to Ahmad Muhammad Rada al-Thaqafi. My question is: Is it permissible for me to do so, and is it not considered undutifulness to my father, given that my mother has agreed with me to change my name? I ask you to issue a ruling on this matter.
A: It is permissible for the questioner to change his name from Rada to Ahmad . It is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed the names of some of the Companions, and there is no undutifulness to your deceased father in doing so.
(may Allah have mercy on him), from Rada Muhammad Rada al-Thaqafi to Ahmad Muhammad Rada al-Thaqafi. My question is: Is it permissible for me to do so, and is it not considered undutifulness to my father, given that my mother has agreed with me to change my name? I ask you to issue a ruling on this matter.
A: It is permissible for the questioner to change his name from Rada to Ahmad . It is established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) changed the names of some of the Companions, and there is no undutifulness to your deceased father in doing so.
Source
www.alifta.gov.sa
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