Does listening to songs affect the validity of the prayer of the one who listens to them?
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Question:
What is the ruling on one who prays and then listens to musical songs afterward, and does it affect his prayer?
Answer:
It is not permissible to listen to songs and musical instruments, which are instruments of amusement. This is a sin, and he commits a sin by doing it. However, his prayer is valid. He commits a sin regarding the disobedience, he is rewarded for the obedience, and he is punished for the disobedience. So he should repent to Allah and leave the sins. Yes.
What is the ruling on one who prays and then listens to musical songs afterward, and does it affect his prayer?
Answer:
It is not permissible to listen to songs and musical instruments, which are instruments of amusement. This is a sin, and he commits a sin by doing it. However, his prayer is valid. He commits a sin regarding the disobedience, he is rewarded for the obedience, and he is punished for the disobedience. So he should repent to Allah and leave the sins. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الأغاني تؤثر على صحة صلاة من يسمعها؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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