Is using or owning Facebook and its applications, such as WhatsApp and Instagram, forbidden due to the claim that its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, stole its original idea, and the subsequent acquisition of money that might be considered illicit?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no reason to forbid participation on Facebook due to the theft of an idea, as the responsibility lies with the thief, not with the users of the site, and the matter has been settled between the two parties.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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