Fatwa #94812 September 2000Pakistan

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.

Was salaam

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

#949I have currently also heard from my Ulama that copying software, piracy is not permissible. Is there such thing as intellectual property or copyright?
#43253Can i download a cracked pirated software copy for personal use?
#21108Is it permissible to install pirated software?
#19640Are Muslims allowed to read an English copy of the Quran without Wudhu?
#31243Developing marketing software that may potentially be used for spam.
#43389My job entails installing and using pirated software. Is my income Halal?
#1801Are we allowed to burn (copy) cd software from an original cd to a rewriteable cd, even if maker of the cd disallows it, e.g. copying Windows?
#31629Fatwa on Software Development for Law Firms - A clarification

Something wrong with this record?

Answer

Related rulings