Copying notes of university lectures from a friend

· 16 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am studying engineering at a University and have the following questions:

As being physically present at classes is not mandatory, I did not attend these classes (due to laziness). Every lesson is recorded and available on the internet. During the classes the professor writes down some things which the students copy. These lessons are also available online, as you can basically go through the recorded lessons. However, am I allowed to ask a friend of mine who attended the classes to just give me his notes he copied in order to save time, as going through 30-35 recorded lessons (with each having 90 minutes)?

Answer

If the university does not mind, then it is okay.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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