Feminists might have another reason to rejoice as yet another lady has declared her intention to retain her maiden name after marriage.
Twenty-four-year-old Sultana Nazif, the daughter of Senator Suleiman Nazif from Bauchi and Emir Sanusiโs son, Ashraf Adam, both signed the dotted lines in August 2024. However, matters arising have left all eyes on Sultana and raised questions about her adherence to Islamic precepts when she disclosed during a question-and-answer session with her followers on Wednesday night, February 19, 2025, that she doesnโt believe in women replacing their fatherโs name after marriage.
Members of the public are tempted to ask if it is part of the Islamic injunction that a woman whose bride price has been paid can have the liberty to retain her maiden name, even if it is consensual between both husband and wife.
Displeased netizens have taken to the internet to express their dissatisfaction with the declaration made by a Muslim lady, which has positioned her as a royal rebel attempting to challenge tradition.
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