What is the ruling on profiting from file and image hosting websites that pay for every download made by others, given that the uploaded content does not violate Sharia or copyright, and is a personal effort?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The transaction in question is impermissible, even if the uploaded files are free from violations in their content. This is because the contract itself is invalid due to the ambiguity of the amount the owner of the uploaded file receives.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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