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?
This Hadith 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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