Sharing an ebook that is copyrighted

Q:  I purchased an ebook from a seller who has stipulated copyright laws in the ebook. Is it permissible for me to share this ebook with others via email, WhatsApp, etc.? If someone else shares the book with me, can I download it and make use of it?

A: Both are permissible.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)