Translation as an infringement upon copyright laws

Question: Is a translation made with the permission of the author considered an infringement upon copyright laws?

Answer:

Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

Dear questioner,

Thank you for your important question.

This issue goes back to international standards/laws on copyright. From what I have read, translations that genuinely bring something new and original to the translated work are not considered infringements of copyright.

However, if they are just straight translations, they would require the permission of the author. Otherwise, they would not be halal and one could not benefit financially from them.

Please see:
https://seekersguidance.org/answers/hanafi-fiqh/are-copyrights-valid-as-it-relates-to-islamic-content-that-benefits-muslims-or-can-we-freely-download-and-share-it/

I pray this helps.

Farid

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Farid Dingle has completed extensive years of study in the sciences of the Arabic language and the various Islamic Sciences. During his studies, he also earned a CIFE Certificate in Islamic Finance. Over the years he has developed a masterful ability to craft lessons that help non-Arabic speakers gain a deep understanding of the language. He currently teaches courses in the Arabic Language