Does the book Majmu' al-Fatawa by Ibn Taymiyyah - may Allah have mercy on him - include headings in its original text, and what is the ruling on benefiting from the book or its headings if their copyright is potentially reserved? Does this ruling apply to Ibn Taymiyyah's other books? Is it obligatory to research to verify the source of the headings? And is seeking knowledge by reading a book that might be forbidden an indication of invalid intention?

Copyrights are not limited to contemporary books but include authenticated ancient manuscripts. The titles of the collected fatwas of Ibn Taymiyyah are the work of the collector or publisher, not Ibn Taymiyyah himself. It is permissible to benefit from electronic copies by reading them. As for copying and keeping them, it is permissible with the permission of the website, otherwise, it is not allowed except for an urgent personal need, and on condition that it is not used as a means of earning income. Placing new titles for the book's content and publishing them is permissible, and there is no need to verify whether the old titles are not copyrighted. Reading copyrighted books without permission does not corrupt the intention of seeking knowledge, even if it indicates a weakness in piety.