Is it permissible for someone to attribute to himself a book authored by another, in order to sell it and earn a living from it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is not permissible to write a book in the name of another man, as this falls under forbidden lying. Lying is reporting something contrary to reality. However, if the intention is to benefit this man, then the right of printing or publishing can be waived to him through any means that are not religiously prohibited.
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