{"_id":"668d9fe10b76658b4c2327de","title":"Should a Muslim woman take on her husband's last name once they get married?","question":"What is the ruling on women changing their last names to their husbands when they get married?","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Scholars unanimously agree that it is not obligatory for women to change their last names to their husband's surname. This tradition originated in medieval Europe under common law, which did not recognize women as independent legal entities capable of entering into contracts. Women lacked ownership rights, including the clothes they wore and even their own bodies, allowing husbands to send their wives to work and claim their wages. This legal concept, known as coverture, denied women an autonomous legal existence, instead women were considered property. Over time, women fought for and gained legal recognition, but the custom of adopting their husband's name continues to be followed by the majority, despite there being no legal requirement to do so.\\n\\nIn Islam, women have always been granted independent legal status, and the preservation of lineage is strongly emphasized for both men and women. Therefore, the tradition of women changing their last names to their husband's is completely foreign to Islam and does not align with Islamic values. Considering its unjust and Jāhilī origins, it is inappropriate for us as Muslims to adopt this practice. Personally, I align with the viewpoint of those scholars who deem this practice impermissible. As Muslims, it is crucial for us not to blindly adhere to traditions and practices without assessing their compatibility with our values. It is important to critically examine and understand the basis of such customs.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe10b76658b4c2327dc","tag":"Marriage: Other","count":62},{"_id":"668d9fe00b76658b4c2327c8","tag":"Women: Other","count":52}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:38:57.411Z"}