Is decrypting scrambled satellite channels forbidden (haram) or permissible (halal)? And what is the reason for it being forbidden?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
Satellite channels are often dominated by programs that fight good and promote evil. However, this does not justify hacking their encryption keys, as it constitutes an infringement on the rights of others.
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