Question 1

Are copyrights considered to be a right as per Shari‘ah, and is it not permissible to print except with the permission of the author?

Accepted Answer

Yes, (as a precaution), if it is considered a right as per the common norms

Question 2

Is it permissible to print a book without the permission of its owner if it has the term “all rights protected” printed on the book?

Accepted Answer

It should be avoided as a precaution.

Question 3

If an individual prints a book without the permission of the author or the party concerned, and without making any changes to the content of the book, does the author or the publisher have the right to seek compensation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, relative to the damages caused, according to the experts’ assessment

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Copyrights (3)

Are copyrights considered to be a right as per Shari‘ah, and is it not permissible to print except with the permission of the author?

Is it permissible to print a book without the permission of its owner if it has the term “all rights protected” printed on the book?

If an individual prints a book without the permission of the author or the party concerned, and without making any changes to the content of the book, does the author or the publisher have the right to seek compensation?

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