Is it permissible for me to read photocopied books that I bought during my studies and donate some of them to other students, knowing that they were copied without the publisher's permission?
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There is no harm in copying books for study, seeking knowledge, and personal benefit, whether by keeping them or giving them to other students, as long as it is not for the purpose of trade and financial gain. This is because copyrights are protected for their owners, but some scholars permit copying for personal use.
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