Books of knowledge: If a person finds a book with his brother for which he has no equivalent, should he ask him for it?
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The questioner : Regarding books of knowledge, sometimes a person finds a book with his brother for which he cannot find an equivalent. Should he ask him for it?
The Shaykh : He should borrow it. Borrowing is permissible, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) borrowed from Safwan ibn Umayyah.
The questioner : Sometimes one may need this book, so it must be in his library.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible.
The questioner : Like a preacher.
The Shaykh : Never ask for it.
The questioner : ... selling
The Shaykh : No, because you will give a price; you will give a price. And this is one of the ways by which you can take the book: you say, "Sell it to me."
The Shaykh : He should borrow it. Borrowing is permissible, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) borrowed from Safwan ibn Umayyah.
The questioner : Sometimes one may need this book, so it must be in his library.
The Shaykh : It is not permissible.
The questioner : Like a preacher.
The Shaykh : Never ask for it.
The questioner : ... selling
The Shaykh : No, because you will give a price; you will give a price. And this is one of the ways by which you can take the book: you say, "Sell it to me."