-, O. (2025). Intellectual Property Rights for Software in Islamic Jurisprudence. , 16(4), 2501-2535. doi: 10.34278/aujis.2025.190005
Omar Alfaruq Younus Mohamed -. "Intellectual Property Rights for Software in Islamic Jurisprudence". , 16, 4, 2025, 2501-2535. doi: 10.34278/aujis.2025.190005
-, O. (2025). 'Intellectual Property Rights for Software in Islamic Jurisprudence', , 16(4), pp. 2501-2535. doi: 10.34278/aujis.2025.190005
-, O. Intellectual Property Rights for Software in Islamic Jurisprudence. , 2025; 16(4): 2501-2535. doi: 10.34278/aujis.2025.190005

Intellectual Property Rights for Software in Islamic Jurisprudence

Anbar University Journal of Islamic Sciences
Article 8, Volume 16, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages 2501-2535    PDF (5.2 M)
DOI: 10.34278/aujis.2025.190005
Author
Omar Alfaruq Younus Mohamed -
University of Mosul / College of Islamic Sciences
Abstract
This research addresses the topic of intellectual property rights for electronic software from the perspective of Islamic jurisprudence, seeking to analyze the opinions of contemporary scholars and Islamic jurisprudential institutions regarding this modern issue.
The study aims to elucidate the Islamic legal ruling on the protection of electronic software and computer applications, while examining scholars' perspectives on matters of copying, piracy, and unauthorized use of software programs. The research presents the Islamic legal evidence upon which jurists have based their rulings, and the challenges facing the implementation of these rulings in contemporary reality, with emphasis on balancing creators' rights with public interest.
The significance of this topic lies in its treatment of an important contemporary issue, as the Islamic community deals daily with electronic programs and applications, necessitating knowledge of the Islamic legal ruling for proper engagement with them.




The research reveals the extent of compatibility between intellectual property rights systems in positive law with Islamic Sharia, and demonstrates the challenges facing jurists in formulating rulings that harmonize with those positive laws while not contradicting established Islamic legal texts. The study presents a comprehensive and unified perspective on the subject, avoiding repetition and selecting the most comprehensive, accurate, and objective opinions that align with our contemporary reality
 

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Keywords
Intellectual Property; Intellectual Property Rights; Islamic Jurisprudence; Electronic Programs
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