Is Islam Permissive of Pirated or Cracked Software?

Asalamualaikum, My question is that does Islam allow us to use pirated or cracked software? As original software are expensive & found rarely.

Answer:

(Fatwa: 1564/1481=D/1429)

It is not right to use it without the permission of its owner.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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