What Matters Is the Substance (Piety) Not The Shadow (Name) Fatwa No: 86612
- Fatwa Date:16-12-2003
My name is Kiran two proposals came for me one boy name is Waqar others name is Rizwan which one is good for me.
All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.
The criteria that should be considered in marriage is made clear by the Prophet Muhammad as he said: “If a man whose religion and moral conduct are pleasing to you proposes to you, then let him marry; otherwise there will be great mischief and corruption on earth.” ). [At-Tirmithi]
Therefore, you should choose the one who is known for his religion and good character regardless of his name.
Allah knows best.