The ruling on the reciter placing his fingers in his ears, moving his head, and reciting with musical modes

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: We find that in these days, some reciters, when they recite the Qur'an, put their fingers in their ears and move their heads according to the musical modes (maqamat) they use. Is it said that this is an innovation (bid'ah)? And is it permissible to listen to such people?

Answer:
Yes, this is an innovation (bid'ah) and an affectation in the recitation of the Qur'an. It is not reported that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) put his fingers in his ear, nor is it reported that the Salaf (the earliest generations) put their fingers in their ears for the recitation of the Qur'an, nor is it reported that they shook their heads. This was mentioned as one of the characteristics of the Christians when reading the Gospel. This is imitating the Christians. The Qur'an is not recited with the musical modes (maqamat) of the Sufis' singing; it is not recited with them. Yes.