What is the ruling on downloading copyrighted songs to a computer or listening to them on YouTube, and is it permissible to download them if they are forbidden? And is it permissible to download them to a computer after purchasing the album?
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It is not permissible to download anashid (Islamic vocal music) from websites that prohibit it. However, listening to them is allowed as long as they are available on the website. There is no harm in purchasing an anashid cassette and then downloading it for listening.
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