What is the ruling on opening encrypted television channels for free, if there is no possibility of purchasing them, and they are free of content that contradicts Islam?
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It is impermissible to decrypt encrypted channels, for that constitutes an infringement upon the rights of others without their permission and consent. The fact that their content may be beneficial or permissible does not make it permissible to infringe upon them.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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