Is it permissible to download a book uploaded to the Internet if I am not the one who uploaded it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The states that copyrights are owned by their creators. Therefore, it is not permissible to upload books to the internet without the permission of their owners. Infringing upon the rights of the book's owners occurs by uploading and downloading it. The ruling on downloading is contingent upon the permission of the copyright holders, and the publication date of the book does not affect this ruling.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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