Title: I selected name of my daughter as Khansa after discussing an Alim namely Qari Jameel Ahmed Ziayee but now some Ulama are criticizing and saying for changing name. Respected Mufti sb tell what should I do?

Question: I selected name of my daughter as Khansa after discussing an Alim namely Qari Jameel Ahmed Ziayee but now some Ulama are criticizing and saying for changing name. Respected Mufti sb tell what should I do?

Answer ID: 157256Posted on: Sep 1, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 401/360/L=4/1439)

Khansa was the famous Sahabiya who bore lots of qualities. Of course, it would be good to name your daughter on her name. Continue the name of your daughter Khansa and ignore the comments about this name.