Can Children Have Non-Islamic Second Names If They Honor Family Traditions? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Question

Can children have non-Islamic second names if they honor family traditions?

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick discusses whether children can have non-Islamic second names to honor family traditions.

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The Musnad of Ahmad ibn Hanbal: A Hujjah or not?”. Shaykh Irshaad has over fifteen years of teaching experience, served as Director of the Discover Islam Centre, and Khatib at Masjid Ar-Rashideen. Currently, he leads Isnad Academy, focusing on Islamic podcasting and media, and holds a Master’s degree in Islamic studies from the University of Johannesburg.