Egyptian Dar al-Ifta: Sharing Wi-Fi passwords with neighbors without the company's consent is religiously impermissible

The Egyptian Dar al-Ifta clarified that sharing home internet subscriptions with neighbors, whether by extending a cable or providing Wi-Fi passwords for a fee, is not permissible under Islamic law if done without the written consent of the service-providing telecommunications company.

This was stated in a fatwa published on the Dar’s official website, which indicates that subscription contracts grant the customer a personal right to use the service in accordance with the agreed-upon terms, and do not allow for resale or transfer to others unless authorized by the company.

It further noted that violating these terms constitutes a breach of contract, which is binding both religiously and legally. Moreover, using the service in a manner contrary to the contract’s stipulations amounts to an infringement on the service provider’s financial rights. The fatwa added that such conduct falls under the categories of deception and fraud, and violates the principle of good faith in contract execution, emphasizing that adherence to subscription terms protects rights and ensures respect for agreements among all parties.