Is it permissible to post links to other websites that contain copyrighted books, for the purpose of spreading knowledge and personal, non-commercial use, instead of uploading them directly to the website?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible to publish links, provided that academic integrity is observed, permission is obtained from the content owners if possible, and it is confirmed that the links are free of prohibited content. There is no sin upon the publisher if the website owners do not observe copyright.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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