What is the ruling on one who prints a book without the permission of its owner? Does he become a thief?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on printing a book without the permission of its owner, printing it for the purpose of trade...?
The Shaykh : What do you say about this? The question asks: What is the ruling on one who prints a book without the permission of its owner, and the owner has reserved the printing rights? Is he considered a thief whose hand is cut off?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : He is not a thief either, but is this permissible or not permissible? This question is your question, isn't it?
The questioner : The first.
The Shaykh : The first one is not a thief, without doubt. But as for the second, is it permissible or not? It appears, according to the custom and practice of people, that it is not permissible. The customary condition is like the verbal condition. The matter is simple: go and ask for his permission.
The Shaykh : What do you say about this? The question asks: What is the ruling on one who prints a book without the permission of its owner, and the owner has reserved the printing rights? Is he considered a thief whose hand is cut off?
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : He is not a thief either, but is this permissible or not permissible? This question is your question, isn't it?
The questioner : The first.
The Shaykh : The first one is not a thief, without doubt. But as for the second, is it permissible or not? It appears, according to the custom and practice of people, that it is not permissible. The customary condition is like the verbal condition. The matter is simple: go and ask for his permission.