What is the ruling on watching television channels that show both forbidden and permissible things, while being careful to watch only the permissible and mute the accompanying music? Is it obligatory to mute the sound immediately upon turning on the television? What is the ruling on switching between channels and accidentally seeing an image of a woman or hearing music? And what is the ruling on watching videos that contain music while muting the sound?

There is no harm in watching religious channels, provided one limits themselves to what is permissible. There is also no harm in watching permissible content accompanied by musical instruments, provided one mutes the sound when they are played. It is also permissible to listen to beneficial programs that include music, provided one turns off the radio when the music begins. A person is not sinful if they inadvertently see or hear something impermissible without intending to, as long as they promptly cease doing so. It is advisable to practice piety by abstaining from doubtful matters to avoid falling into the forbidden.