Is it permissible to copy drawings offered for sale for personal use?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The forbidden aspect regarding the infringement of the rights of the image owner is the copying of the image itself. However, drawing a similar image does not constitute infringement. Nevertheless, it is preferable to avoid that from a standpoint of piety, based on the : "Leave what makes you doubt for what does not make you doubt."
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