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Is it permissible to register in forums and social media sites under a male name, while the female speaks as herself and reveals the truth when asked?

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Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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A woman's participation in forum discussions is not permissible except out of necessity and within the bounds of Islamic regulations. There is no harm in registering with a male name if participation is permissible, as long as she does not intend to deceive or imitate men. However, it is preferable to choose a name that indicates she is a woman.

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