FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
AL-KAFI #766 : HUKUM MUAT TURUN SOFTWARE/ LAGU/ GAME DARIPADA INTERNET
What is the ruling on downloading software, songs or games from the internet?
Short answer
The ruling depends on the intention of whoever posted the material online, whether it is for sale or offered free of charge.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The ruling depends on the intention of whoever posted the material online, whether it is for sale or offered free of charge. If it is free, downloading it is not wrong. Songs and games must also be assessed according to Shariah, and permissible ones such as devotional songs, songs with good advisory lyrics and games that stimulate the mind are allowed. Copyright arising from the effort and investment of individuals or companies must be respected so that one does not fall into piracy.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Sebaliknya, jika ia bersifat percuma, maka tidak menjadi kesalahan kita memuat turun.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #766 : HUKUM MUAT TURUN SOFTWARE/ LAGU/ GAME DARIPADA INTERNET”, 22 June 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2480-al-kafi-766-hukum-muat-turun-software-lagu-game-daripada-internet. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-downloading-software-songs-games-internet/