Is It Permissible to Use Hashtags for My Business?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad

Question

I want to start an account about knitting and Islamic reminders with no music, face reveals, or speaking. I was wondering if it’s halal to use hashtags in posts that are related to Islam and knitting. I’m not sure if it is permissible since hashtags can lead people to a woman who doesn’t cover her `awrah, for example, or a post that has music.

Answer

Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for your scrupulousness, and may he give you success in your endeavors.

Hashtags

Yes, these are permissible to use, and you are not morally responsible for what your hashtags lead to. The risk is probably minimal, too, with the topic of knitting and Islam. Please take a course on the fiqh of finance/business before starting.

Please see these links as well:

• Money Matters: Islamic Finance in Everyday Life
• The Fiqh of Social Media: SeekersGuidance Critical Issues Seminar
• Is Influencer Marketing Permissible?
• Is It Permissible to Use the Services of Companies Such as Meta?

Ustadha Shazia Ahmad lived in Damascus, Syria, for two years, where she studied aqidah, fiqh, tajweed, tafsir, and Arabic. She then attended the University of Texas at Austin and completed her Master’s in Arabic. Afterward, she moved to Amman, Jordan, where she studied fiqh, Arabic, and other sciences. She later moved back to Mississauga, Canada, where she lives with her family.