Is it obligatory to compensate the company for the original software license that was inadvertently deleted, especially since its price is exorbitant, and a non-original license has been installed in its place, considering the severe consequences that could result if this matter is discovered?
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We affirm that intellectual property rights are protected for their owners, and it is not permissible to infringe upon them. Therefore, it is not permissible to use non-original software licenses except with the permission of the owning entity. There is another view that permits copying and using software for personal benefit only. There is no blame upon you, by the will of Allah, in adopting this latter view, given the obsessive thoughts you are experiencing, as a facilitation for you.
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