To what extent is the hadith "Whoever listens to singing, molten lead will be poured into his ear on the Day of Resurrection" authentic, and did Ibn al-Qayyim use it as proof for the prohibition of singing?
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This is not authentic from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Imam Ahmad was asked about it and said: "It is false." Ibn al-Qayyim mentioned it, quoting from al-Wahidi.
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