My wife made a mannat (Vow) without asking me (her husband) about naming a newborn.
Question
She made a mannat that if boy born she will name him "Mohammed Abdullah". However fathers Parents wanted to name newborn (son ) something else. What should she do now?
Answer
Considering that she has already taken a vow, you should not be too hard. We are sure that she had good intentions in doing so. Try to explain to your parents that she has already taken a vow, and it is not good to break one's vow.
However, in future, the wife should be careful. She should not make such a vow without first consulting with her husband. By not consulting, she has caused her husband undue distress. The name, 'Muhammad Abdullah' is a very good name, which will, Insha Allah, have a good effect on both the child and the parents. Therefore, do not be too hard by insisting on another name.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.
CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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