Ruling on using pirated study materials
May 6th 2022
Question ID : 6274954312819809a2dd0d1c
Question
What is the ruling on using pirated lectures and study materials for educational purposes ( non Islamic education ) which are available on the internet ? Can i use it from a perspective that someone who has actually bought them is sharing me those ? Please note that the original content is very expensive and I find it difficult to afford them . Even if I don't use the pirated content , it is still going to exist on the internet and many others still keep benefiting from it . Also , it can help me understand much and score much and also help me be a better doctor .
Text Answer
و عليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته If the scientific content is private innovative research etc. then it is logical that the researchers can have copyrights if they want . Also infringement on it is considered theft punishable by international law so be aware of that. And Allah عز وجل knows best .
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