Is it permissible to watch a video clip with its music muted, if that increases the video's reach and visibility to more people?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in watching video clips containing music while the sound is off, as the viewer has not heard something forbidden, and that does not necessitate prohibition, nor is it considered direct assistance in listening to something forbidden.
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