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Is it obligatory to delete videos uploaded to YouTube using cracked software, and is the money earned from them unlawful, given prior ignorance of the Shar'i ruling?

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Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · reviewed Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Based on the principle of protecting intellectual property rights, it is not permissible to use pirated copies of copyrighted software and games. However, money earned from work in which non-original software was used is permissible and corresponds to the user's effort. Similarly, videos created with such programs do not need to be deleted. Nevertheless, one must repent, seek forgiveness from the rights holders or reconcile with them, and compensate them.

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