What is the ruling on paying money to translated anime websites that contain Sharia violations, knowing that visiting these websites benefits them financially, and is it better to watch anime on free websites that may publish Islamic clips?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible to pay money to subscribe to websites that contain -forbidden elements, if it is possible to benefit from the permissible and avoid the forbidden. Dealing in what is permissible with someone who has forbidden dealings is not considered absolutely forbidden assistance, though it is preferable to avoid it. However, free viewing of copyrighted videos on websites that do not own their publishing rights is not permissible, due to the violation of copyright.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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