What is the ruling on recording da'wah (calling to Islam) tapes without the knowledge of their owners for the purpose of calling to Allah?
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Question:
What is the ruling on recording tapes that have copyright and distribution rights without the knowledge of the owners, but for the sake of calling to Allah?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible for you to do this. These are the works of others, and you must not encroach upon them. As long as they recorded them and put effort into them, it is not permissible for you to take them, record them, and distribute them without their permission. You must have their permission, because this is their right and their work, and you must not encroach upon it by saying, "I am giving it as charity." If they give you permission, then do it; otherwise, do not do this.
What is the ruling on recording tapes that have copyright and distribution rights without the knowledge of the owners, but for the sake of calling to Allah?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible for you to do this. These are the works of others, and you must not encroach upon them. As long as they recorded them and put effort into them, it is not permissible for you to take them, record them, and distribute them without their permission. You must have their permission, because this is their right and their work, and you must not encroach upon it by saying, "I am giving it as charity." If they give you permission, then do it; otherwise, do not do this.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم تسجيل الأشرطة الدعوية بدون علم أصحابها بغرض الدعوة إلى الله؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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