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I find muslim names transliterated in too many ways. What is the proper way to transliterate the name that means proof? Is it Bourhan or Burhan?Which is the correct spelling?

· 25 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 2439English
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I find muslim names transliterated in too many ways. What is the proper way to transliterate the name that means proof? Is it Bourhan or Burhan?Which is the correct spelling?

Answer

The transliteration of any Muslim name would differ according to pronunciation of the English Alphabet in different localities (due to different accents). Therefore, whichever transliteration you feel is closest to the Arabic pronunciation would be the best.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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