Should I subscribe to encrypted channels that were previously decrypted to watch matches, in order to rid myself of sin, or is that considered spending money improperly?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not obligatory to subscribe to paid channels, but it is impermissible to decrypt them to watch matches, because that constitutes an infringement upon the rights of their owners.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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