What is the ruling on copying and distributing an Islamic lecture cassette that is labeled "All rights reserved" after purchasing it?
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Any tape or book on which it is written, "It is not permissible to copy except with the permission of the owner of the copyright," may not be copied except with his permission. This is what the rules of Islamic law and public interests dictate.
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