Google Maps comments on business activities in light of the purposes of Islamic law

Title: Google Maps comments on business activities in light of the purposes of Islamic law. Objective: To clarify the provisions of Google Maps' comments on commercial activities through the purposes of Islamic law, and the validity of Islamic law for all times and places. Findings: Google Maps, a free service provided by Google that helps in knowing directions, crossing roads, road conditions, and business lists, provide customer comments. These comments/reviews have proven their marketing power, acting like a magnet that attracts customers. Given that the purposes of Sharia equal the meanings and wisdom that the lawmakers implement in the legislation of rulings, these Google Maps comments are now considered part of the legal purposes of Sharia in financial transactions. The keenness of business owners to consider those comments from customers and interact with them is a good behavior, if it is committed to the purposes of Islamic law. Exploiting the use of Google Maps by some customers or competitors through offensive comments does not correspond to Sharia. Some business owners try to generate fake reviews from customers to boost their business ratings, which is not compatible with Sharia. Customers’ positive comments on Google Maps are a compatible behavior with the purposes of Sharia, while negative reviews must be re-considered carefully, for they affect the targeted businesses. Individuals should also benefit from the Google Local Guide feature, and how it facilitates financial earnings, provided that it is compatible with the purposes of Sharia. Recommendations: Urging business owners to take advantage of Google Maps services, and make sure to implement the purposes of Sharia. The research also directs specialists’ attention to take into account the utilization of Sharia with the most recent updates.