Is there any harm to one's religion in listening to the recitations of Mishary bin Rashid Al-Afasy, Saad Al-Ghamdi, and Ahmed bin Ali Al-Ajmi? And are their recitations correct, or have they distorted the Quran and recited it with a melody other than that commanded by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, as the head of the work claimed?

Chanting the Quran is مطلوب (desired), as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Adorn the Quran with your voices." However, one must beware of excessive embellishment that makes it resemble the tunes of singers and musical instruments. Therefore, it is impermissible to meticulously observe musical rules and maqamat (modes) in Quranic recitation.

Anyone who has knowledge of the conditions of the Salaf (pious predecessors) knows with certainty that they were free from reciting with elaborate musical tunes, which are rhythms and measured, counted, and limited movements. Accordingly, one must avoid listening to those who do this. As for one whose recitation emerges with melodious chanting and pleasantness without this elaborate musicality, there is no harm in it.