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The recent memo by the NYSC, which states that married women are no longer mandated to change their father’s name to their husband’s name, is a commendable step in the right direction.

This decision not only upholds individuality but also aligns with Islamic principles that have always emphasized the importance of maintaining one’s lineage and identity.

In Islam, a woman is identified by her father’s name, not by her husband’s. Allah says in the Qur'an:

"Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah. [Al-Ahzab 33:5]

This verse underlines the significance of preserving one’s lineage, a principle that extends to naming conventions. The practice of women adopting their husband’s surname is rooted in cultural influences that are foreign to Islamic teachings and has no basis in Shari`ah.

A woman’s identity remains tied to her lineage, not her marital status. Taking a husband’s name as if she becomes part of his lineage creates confusion, disregards her connection to her family, and contradicts the principles of justice and clarity that Islam advocates. It also raises practical issues—what happens if she remarries after a divorce or the death of her husband? Should her identity keep shifting with each marriage? Such practices not only undermine the significance of her lineage but also complicate matters of inheritance, mahram relationships, and other rulings tied to her father’s name.

As Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd (may Allah have mercy on him) eloquently said, "Calling a person by his father’s name is more appropriate for knowing who is who and telling people apart."

This reflects both the wisdom and beauty of Islamic teachings, which safeguard lineage and personal identity.

The decision by NYSC is a move toward preserving the individuality of women and respecting their roots. It reminds us of the importance of maintaining our values and rejecting practices that are inconsistent with justice, logic, and faith.

May Allah guide us all to do what is right and protect our identities in this world and the Hereafter.

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Lukgaf:
The recent memo by the NYSC, which states that married women are no longer mandated to change their father’s name to their husband’s name, is a commendable step in the right direction.

This decision not only upholds individuality but also aligns with Islamic principles that have always emphasized the importance of maintaining one’s lineage and identity.

In Islam, a woman is identified by her father’s name, not by her husband’s. Allah says in the Qur'an:

"Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah. [Al-Ahzab 33:5]

This verse underlines the significance of preserving one’s lineage, a principle that extends to naming conventions. The practice of women adopting their husband’s surname is rooted in cultural influences that are foreign to Islamic teachings and has no basis in Shari`ah.

A woman’s identity remains tied to her lineage, not her marital status. Taking a husband’s name as if she becomes part of his lineage creates confusion, disregards her connection to her family, and contradicts the principles of justice and clarity that Islam advocates. It also raises practical issues—what happens if she remarries after a divorce or the death of her husband? Should her identity keep shifting with each marriage? Such practices not only undermine the significance of her lineage but also complicate matters of inheritance, mahram relationships, and other rulings tied to her father’s name.

As Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd (may Allah have mercy on him) eloquently said, "Calling a person by his father’s name is more appropriate for knowing who is who and telling people apart."

This reflects both the wisdom and beauty of Islamic teachings, which safeguard lineage and personal identity.

The decision by NYSC is a move toward preserving the individuality of women and respecting their roots. It reminds us of the importance of maintaining our values and rejecting practices that are inconsistent with justice, logic, and faith.

May Allah guide us all to do what is right and protect our identities in this world and the Hereafter.

who send am go school fess place? the Document should carry status quo as at time of earning the certificate , will she use her husband name to earn B.Sce and come to NYSC and claim "FATHERS' ABDUCTED SON?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk8RE5Jo2ug?si=9sOuSrMz78pWb7Nz

Lukgaf:
The recent memo by the NYSC, which states that married women are no longer mandated to change their father’s name to their husband’s name, is a commendable step in the right direction.

This decision not only upholds individuality but also aligns with Islamic principles that have always emphasized the importance of maintaining one’s lineage and identity.

In Islam, a woman is identified by her father’s name, not by her husband’s. Allah says in the Qur'an:

"Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah. [Al-Ahzab 33:5]

This verse underlines the significance of preserving one’s lineage, a principle that extends to naming conventions. The practice of women adopting their husband’s surname is rooted in cultural influences that are foreign to Islamic teachings and has no basis in Shari`ah.

A woman’s identity remains tied to her lineage, not her marital status. Taking a husband’s name as if she becomes part of his lineage creates confusion, disregards her connection to her family, and contradicts the principles of justice and clarity that Islam advocates. It also raises practical issues—what happens if she remarries after a divorce or the death of her husband? Should her identity keep shifting with each marriage? Such practices not only undermine the significance of her lineage but also complicate matters of inheritance, mahram relationships, and other rulings tied to her father’s name.

As Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd (may Allah have mercy on him) eloquently said, "Calling a person by his father’s name is more appropriate for knowing who is who and telling people apart."

This reflects both the wisdom and beauty of Islamic teachings, which safeguard lineage and personal identity.

The decision by NYSC is a move toward preserving the individuality of women and respecting their roots. It reminds us of the importance of maintaining our values and rejecting practices that are inconsistent with justice, logic, and faith.

May Allah guide us all to do what is right and protect our identities in this world and the Hereafter.

@bolded,

If it will create confusion why marry in the first place? If you’re not ready to be under the authority of your husband stay in your father’s house. Once you marry you are now under the authority of your husband. But who am I to advise a confused set of people.

Masha Allah, finally.

Lukgaf:
The recent memo by the NYSC, which states that married women are no longer mandated to change their father’s name to their husband’s name, is a commendable step in the right direction.

This decision not only upholds individuality but also aligns with Islamic principles that have always emphasized the importance of maintaining one’s lineage and identity.

In Islam, a woman is identified by her father’s name, not by her husband’s. Allah says in the Qur'an:

"Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah. [Al-Ahzab 33:5]

This verse underlines the significance of preserving one’s lineage, a principle that extends to naming conventions. The practice of women adopting their husband’s surname is rooted in cultural influences that are foreign to Islamic teachings and has no basis in Shari`ah.

A woman’s identity remains tied to her lineage, not her marital status. Taking a husband’s name as if she becomes part of his lineage creates confusion, disregards her connection to her family, and contradicts the principles of justice and clarity that Islam advocates. It also raises practical issues—what happens if she remarries after a divorce or the death of her husband? Should her identity keep shifting with each marriage? Such practices not only undermine the significance of her lineage but also complicate matters of inheritance, mahram relationships, and other rulings tied to her father’s name.

As Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd (may Allah have mercy on him) eloquently said, "Calling a person by his father’s name is more appropriate for knowing who is who and telling people apart."

This reflects both the wisdom and beauty of Islamic teachings, which safeguard lineage and personal identity.

The decision by NYSC is a move toward preserving the individuality of women and respecting their roots. It reminds us of the importance of maintaining our values and rejecting practices that are inconsistent with justice, logic, and faith.

May Allah guide us all to do what is right and protect our identities in this world and the Hereafter.

Hope you are not saying NYSC took the decision to propagate Islam.
Meanwhile, to say "... rejecting practices that are inconsistent with justice, logic, and faith." is inappropriate, if not incorrect.
Its good for woman to retain her root, the root she now join is insignificant in her life or the struggle and the sufferness of the husband on her should remain unnoticed?

This is uncalled for .Why is a NYSC news put under the Islamic thread

gaskiyamagana:
Hope you are not saying NYSC took the decision to propagate Islam.
Meanwhile, to say "... rejecting practices that are inconsistent with justice, logic, and faith." is inappropriate, if not incorrect.
Its good for woman to retain her root, the root she now join is insignificant in her life or the struggle and the sufferness of the husband on her should remain unnoticed?

Like do you get? The write up really get comma.

Dia wahala and corp members wahala...na den Kno, even den fit say make married women bring their husbands to camp.

Nairaland e no go better for una for putting general news into Moosllimmms section.

And the rubbish wey una make me sign, I reject am with the blood of Orunmila.

Crazy terrorists, I go dey continue to drag una and una destructive religion.

These believers of other faiths won't succumb on intruding Islamic thread. How does this concern them?

they'll be the first to say Islam is not religion of peace but still in fore front on looking for who to insult uncouthly.

Verily, their hatred against Muslims are immeasurable. very pathetic.

Mccullum:
These believers of other faiths won't succumb on intruding Islamic thread. How does this concern them?

they'll be the first to say Islam is not religion of peace but still in fore front on looking for who to insult uncouthly.

Very their hatred against Muslims are immeasurable. very pathetic.

Tell that to people like@antichristian
You people really can’t see your hypocrisy at times. You start what you can’t finish then cry genocide like Palestine.

As a married woman, I am still using my father's name and I don't intend to change it because to me it doesn't make sense to me to just drop my father's name and bear another family's name I feel like I have denied my father who gave birth to me and nurtured me.

Lukgaf:
The recent memo by the NYSC, which states that married women are no longer mandated to change their father’s name to their husband’s name, is a commendable step in the right direction.

Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allah. [Al-Ahzab 33:5]

This verse underlines the significance of preserving one’s lineage, a principle that extends to naming conventions. The practice of women adopting their husband’s surname is rooted in cultural influences that are foreign to Islamic teachings and has no basis in Shari`ah.

Wait a minute, adopted sons nah women? Surely, it is your understanding that is suspect here.

By the way, I am in consonance with the change in policy adopted by NYSC. But I also know it has little or nothing to do with the claim made by @OP.

Lastly, as others have opined, by placing this thread in an exclusive section of Nairaland you invariably limit discourse.

Do the right thing, MOD.

Kimo21:
@bolded,

If it will create confusion why marry in the first place? If you’re not ready to be under the authority of your husband stay in your father’s house. Once you marry you are now under the authority of your husband. But who am I to advise a confused set of people.

You are the one who is clearly confused here.

Let me educate you.

No body is talking of a woman being or not being under the authority of a man here. You are the one who has come out with that one.

This is where I even support this matter. Take for example, a woman who got married before her NYSC and wants her husband's name on her NYSC certificate, and later, she's no longer with that her husband maybe due to divorce or death, and maybe she now happened to marry another man.

What name do you think should be on the NYSC certificate after marrying another husband?

A woman can marry more than one husband in her life time, and do you think NYSC would have that time to be changing the names on her certificate? NO, but her father will always remain her father whether dead or alive.

Do you understand now?

Alhamdulillah for the stance

hassinho707:
You are the one who is clearly confused here.

Let me educate you.

No body is talking of a woman being or not being under the authority of a man here. You are the one who has come out with that one.

This is where I even support this matter. Take for example, a woman who got married before her NYSC and wants her husband's name on her NYSC certificate, and later, she's no longer with that her husband maybe do to divorce or death, and maybe she now happened to marry another man.

What name do you think should be on the NYSC certificate after marrying a another husband?

A woman can marry more than one husband in her life time, and do you think NYSC would have that time to be changing the names on her certificate? NO, but her father will always remain her father whether dead or alive.

Do you understand now?

Okay.

Apcshyte:
This is uncalled for .Why is a NYSC news put under the Islamic thread

Go drink sniper.

hassinho707:
You are the one who is clearly confused here.

Let me educate you.

No body is talking of a woman being or not being under the authority of a man here. You are the one who has come out with that one.

This is where I even support this matter. Take for example, a woman who got married before her NYSC and wants her husband's name on her NYSC certificate, and later, she's no longer with that her husband maybe do to divorce or death, and maybe she now happened to marry another man.

What name do you think should be on the NYSC certificate after marrying a another husband?

A woman can marry more than one husband in her life time, and do you think NYSC would have that time to be changing the names on her certificate? NO, but her father will always remain her father whether dead or alive.

Do you understand now?

Allahumo Barik

Alihamdulillah for being a Muslim.

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Jaapu:
Go drink sniper.

Go Siddon one place

Alhamdulillah
Islam always up for good things

Antlislaam:
Good things like terrorizing people

Your tears...

Antlislaam:
E shock you abi sufu. Tell us what is good about your religion than terrorizing and killing for allah

Masturbate on this topic..
It is allowed for idiot like u