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MOHON FATWA MENAMBAH NAMA ANAK
May a child be given the name Aaron instead of the name Harun?
Short answer
The Johor Fatwa Committee decided that it is not fitting to abandon the name Harun in favour of Aaron.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Johor Fatwa Committee decided that it is not fitting to abandon the name Harun in favour of Aaron. Harun is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran, while Aaron is a term found in earlier scriptures that were abrogated by the Quran. This fatwa was not gazetted and was decided on 26 April 2011.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Maka Tidaklah Sewajarnya Kita Meninggalkan Perkataan Harun Dan Mengambil Perkataan Aaron.
Read the full fatwa on the Johor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “MOHON FATWA MENAMBAH NAMA ANAK”, 26 April 2011. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=858. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/may-child-be-named-aaron-not-harun/