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    Question ID: 20672Country: India

    Title: What is the meaning of SIKANDER....Can i name my son this name..? is this name is lawful or unlawful... halal or haraam...pls tell me...

    Question: Assalamualikum.What is the meaning of SIKANDER....Can i name my son this name..? is this name is lawful or unlawful... halal or haraam...pls tell me...

    Answer ID: 20672

    Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

    (Fatwa: 475/393/B=1431)

     

    Sikandar means: one who holds high position in rank, wealth and honour. It has been the name of a king. You can keep this name. It is correct.

    Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best

    Darul Ifta,

    Darul Uloom Deoband, India