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Not using one's real name online

· 23 Safar 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Instead of using my real name online I use the first letter. Is this permissible or considered to be cheating?

Answer

It is permissible as long as you do not have intentions to mislead.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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