Learning Course From 3rd Party
WalikumSalam.Your concern is valid, and Islam looks at this issue through the lens of rights, consent, and fairness, not just benefit. If a course or mentorship is being sold by a third party without the knowledge or permission of the original creator, then benefiting from it becomes ethically problematic, even if your intention is only to learn and the price is not affordable for you. The key issue is not learning itself—seeking knowledge is encouraged—but using someone’s work in a way that violates their right over it. A helpful way to see this is to reverse the situation: if your work, skills, or content were being copied and sold cheaply without your consent, you would feel wronged, even if the buyer claimed good intentions. Islam places strong emphasis on not benefiting from something that clearly belongs to someone else without their approval. That said, your financial constraint is real, and Islam also recognizes hardship. The better path is to look for legitimate alternatives—scholarships, discounts, installment plans, shorter official programs, free or low-cost resources by the same teacher, or openly asking the course provider if they offer concessions. ( If you want, you can contact me and I’ll try to help you explore possible ethical ways to access learning resources or find lawful alternatives. I can’t promise results, but I can genuinely try to help you find a solution that keeps both your growth and your conscience intact.)