What is the ruling on naming "Black Friday," and is it permissible to buy from "Black Friday" sales?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Describing a day as "black" or similar is not considered cursing the time. There is no harm in buying discounted items on this day, acting upon the principle of permissibility.
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