Permissibility of listening to the Qur'an while eating, whether at home or in the car

What is the ruling on one who listens to the Qur'an while eating, whether at home or in the car?The Shaykh: There is no blame on a person for listening to the Qur'an while occupied with eating; because that does not prevent him from listening. However, if the work requires the presence of the heart and mind and distracts him from listening to the Qur'an, it is better that he not listen, such as: if he is working in a profession, for example, repairing a car, or repairing things that require the mind to be focused on the work, then here we say: it is better that he not listen to the Qur'an; because in that case, he would be heedless of it.

The questioner: And what about lectures, O Shaykh?The Shaykh: And he is reading, you mean?The questioner: No, is he eating or drinking?The Shaykh: There is nothing wrong with it, because that which is other than the Qur'an is lighter in its ruling.