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What is the Islamic verdict on software piracy, are we allowed to copy software?

· 14 Jumada II 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 948English

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What is the Islamic verdict on software piracy, are we allowed to copy software?

Answer

Copying Computer software programmes is a violation of copyright laws, hence, not permissible.

And Allah Taãla Knows Best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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