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What is the meaning of the two names, Muhammad, and Ahmed, of Prophet S.A.W.S.Since Imam Mehdi will have the same name, what will be exactly his name?

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Character & Morals

Question

Since the Prophet S.A.W.S. did not have Mehdi as his name, how can Imam Mehdi have the same name as the Prophet S.A.W.S.?

Answer

Muhammad and Ahmad - the praised one

Mahdi literally means the guided. That will be his title as he will be guided by Allah Ta'ala.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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