Is the money earned in a company where cracked and unlicensed programs are used haram?

The Details of the Question

- I use a cracked program commercially when it is necessary. However, I cannot do anything to change it. Is my earning halal? 
- The programs in the computers of the company where I work are generally unlicensed. I work through those programs. I want them to be licensed but the manager does not spend any money on them.
- I can change the company I work but most of the other companies do the same thing.
The companies that work legitimately are usually institutional companies but they do not employ people easily.
- Is my earning halal in this case of necessity?

The Answer

Dear Brother / Sister,

If the owner of the program does not allow using the program freely, it is not permissible to use it without paying for the license. 

Your leaving the job will not prevent this unjust use; they will employ somebody else and do the same thing.

What you can do is to give them advice if possible, and to disapprove it with your heart if not possible.

It is necessary for you to leave that job when you find a legitimate and appropriate job.

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