Copied Computer Programs
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This is also a question from Algeria. The brother says: I work with copied computer programs owned by Christians. I work with CDs for copying, even though they do not allow them to be copied, but we copy them and use them in seeking knowledge?
Answer:
This is not permissible. This is part of their rights, and it is not permissible for us to encroach upon them or to take their money. It is not permissible for us to encroach upon them and say, "These are Christians." No, this is a form of betrayal. These are their rights, and we do not take them, as long as they prevent this. They are their rights, and we do not encroach upon them. We say, "This is part of the da'wah (calling to Islam)," but it is not part of the da'wah. This is a distortion of the da'wah. Islam forbids this: encroaching upon the money and rights of people, even if they are disbelievers. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This is also a question from Algeria. The brother says: I work with copied computer programs owned by Christians. I work with CDs for copying, even though they do not allow them to be copied, but we copy them and use them in seeking knowledge?
Answer:
This is not permissible. This is part of their rights, and it is not permissible for us to encroach upon them or to take their money. It is not permissible for us to encroach upon them and say, "These are Christians." No, this is a form of betrayal. These are their rights, and we do not take them, as long as they prevent this. They are their rights, and we do not encroach upon them. We say, "This is part of the da'wah (calling to Islam)," but it is not part of the da'wah. This is a distortion of the da'wah. Islam forbids this: encroaching upon the money and rights of people, even if they are disbelievers. Yes.
Source
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