Advertising for businesses and companies
Question
I want to put up some advertising boards in my town and get shops and companies to advetise on and charge them. Is this permissible?
Secondly, I wont get companies that are dealing in haraam to advertise with them, so it will probably be businesses like supermarkets and hardware stores etc. But my problem is that am I allowed to advertise for them if a part of their business might be haraam or doubtful. For example I personally dont eat commercial chickens even though it might have a halaal stamp on it. I prefer to stay away since I feel it is still doubtful, will I be able to still advertise for that supermarket that sells it. Or if there is a car dealer who sells cars but organises a loan for a customer based on interest then am I allowed to advertise for him.
Also is there any guidelines that you can give me and advise?
Answer
1. Yes.
2. If the main business is of halaal you may advertise for them. Make sure the advertisement carries no haraam element.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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