Is it permissible to copy a program onto discs for public benefit and then sell them later through a distribution company, knowing that the channel that broadcasted the program does not own the rights to copy it? And is this permissible if the intention is to seek reward [from God]?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The decisive factor in this matter is the permission issued by the company that owns the software. If it permits copying the software, then copying it is permissible for you, for the aforementioned distribution company, and for anyone, according to the nature of the permission.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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