{"_id":"668da0480b76658b4c233308","title":"Should converts change their last name if it is overtly non-Muslim?","question":"My last name is Cruz. It is a name that has catholic origins and is translated to cross. I am convert, but this name was given to me when I was born. Should I change my last name? If so, what do I change it to?","answer":"Generally, Islam does not permit changing one’s family name but in your case, you may change it. What name you choose is up to you but if you were to ask me, I would suggest Mustafa.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329c4","tag":"Contemporary Life: Converts","count":38},{"_id":"668da0020b76658b4c232ba0","tag":"Name","count":2}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:40:40.304Z"}