Accidently listening to music
Question
If someone accidentally hears music being played, will one get a sin if he does not block his ears? I think it will seem awkward to non-muslims if one block their ears.
Answer
He must try his best to abstain.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ (البقرة: 286)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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