Listening to Songs Copied Illegally

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Question

Hello, I would like to know if it is permissible to listen to songs from albums that were not purchased but transferred. Is this considered theft?

Answer

Hello and Happy Hanukkah!

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita, it is forbidden to listen to songs and other content that have been copied illegally.

Only songs that are no longer sold may be copied. It is also permissible to listen to them if they have been copied.

Source

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita

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