What is the ruling on profiting from copying CDs that contain religious materials with intellectual property rights, knowing that they are distributed charitably and in large quantities?
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There is no harm in copying discs that are authorized by their source, even if similar ones are available in the market. It is permissible to receive payment for this, seeking the countenance of Allah, because it falls under cooperating in righteousness and piety, and disseminating knowledge.
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