Is it permissible to watch cartoon clips or series from YouTube, and is that considered piracy, and how can the owner be compensated in the event of watching pirated content?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Watching cartoon clips or TV series on YouTube depends on the ruling concerning these clips. If they are free of violations, then watching them is permissible. If they contain Sharia violations, then watching them is forbidden. Watching these clips published on YouTube is not considered piracy, and merely watching a pirated clip does not necessitate compensation.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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