Is it permissible to use paid software after circumventing its protection with a "crack" or similar means, given that its owners are disbelievers, and its use is necessary due to its high price and the lack of Sharia application? And do the rulings of Sharia not align with this era, knowing that this software is used for personal use, seeking knowledge, and for the benefit of Muslims?

The scholars have determined that intellectual property is a recognized right of its owner, and it is not permissible to infringe upon it. The Islamic Fiqh Academy has issued a resolution stating that trade names, trademarks, authorship, and inventions are private rights of their owners, have significant financial value, and are legally recognized. Therefore, it is not permissible to infringe upon them. Accordingly, it is not permissible to pirate software or copy it without the permission of its owners, even if they are non-Muslims, because the law of Allah prohibits injustice and aggression against people's property. The high cost of software does not justify infringing upon it. The fatwa adopted by us is the absolute prohibition of downloading software without the permission of its owners.