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Topic: Naming a Child Musaffirah or Musfirah

(No-65760)

Q My daughter's name is Musfirah. When I had her B-form issued, it was written as Musaffirah, with ص. Will this name carry the same meaning and remain acceptable, or should I have it corrected? Please advise.

aThe root of "Musaffirah" (مصفره) is ص ف ر, which carries the meanings of being empty, being in need, and being hungry. Given these meanings, this name is not a good choice. The name "Musfirah" (مسفره), however, means "one with a bright and radiant face." With this meaning, it is perfectly acceptable as a name. Therefore, in the situation described, the name on official documents such as the B-form should be corrected. Allah the Almighty knows best. Darul Ifta Al-Ikhlas, Karachi.

القرآن الكريم: (عبس، الآية: 38)
وُجُوهٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ مُسْفِرَةٌ O

لسان العرب: (461/4، ط: دار صادر، بيروت)
وقيل: الصَّفَر هاهنا الجوع. وفي الحديث: «صَفْرَةٌ في سبيل الله خيرٌ من حُمْرِ النَّعَمِ»؛ أي: جَوْعَةٌ. يقال: صَفِرَ الوَطْبُ إذا خلا من اللبن. وقيل: الصَّفَرُ: حَنَشُ البطن.

معجم متن اللغة: (463/3، ط: دار مكتبة الحياة، بيروت)
المُصْفِرُ: الجائع، وهو المصفور.

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