Pirate software and books

Q: Is it Haraam or Halaal to pirate software books etc with or without selling it? Is it Halaal or Haraam to buy/use pirated material?

A:

1. It is not haraam.

2. As above.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)