Is it permissible to take pleasure in listening to the recitation of the Qur'an?
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The questioner : Is it permissible to listen to the Qur'an for the sake of the human voice? No, not for contemplation.
The Shaykh : Taking pleasure in anything.
The questioner : I mean, enjoying it.
The Shaykh : And not for desire.
The questioner : No, there is no poetry involved. Some people have beautiful voices, while some have no particular skill in recitation, but they listen for the sake of the beautiful voice.
The Shaykh : It is beneficial, if Allah wills.[Al-Baqarah 2:198] So the traveler carries goods to trade with, and there is no harm in that. Perhaps this person takes pleasure in the recitation and in the recitation of the Qur'an itself.
The Shaykh : Taking pleasure in anything.
The questioner : I mean, enjoying it.
The Shaykh : And not for desire.
The questioner : No, there is no poetry involved. Some people have beautiful voices, while some have no particular skill in recitation, but they listen for the sake of the beautiful voice.
The Shaykh : It is beneficial, if Allah wills.
There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord
لَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَبْتَغُوا فَضْلًا مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 465 - 4600 هل يجوز الإستمتاع بسماع تلاوة القرآن؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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