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What is the ruling on writing religious advice, dhikr, and prayers upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the comments and replies section of song videos on YouTube?

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It is not permissible to listen to or watch video clips of women's or men's songs accompanied by musical instruments or immoral lyrics, nor to publish them, nor to express admiration for them, due to the involvement in or aiding of what is forbidden. As for commenting on them:

1. Praise or admiration: Forbidden. 2. Irrelevant speech (religious advice or prayers upon the Prophet): Forbidden, as it involves abandoning the denouncement of evil, deceiving sinners, and exposing oneself to temptation. 3. Denouncing the evil by explaining the prohibition of singing: Good if a response is hoped for, and if it is done by citing evidence, without intentionally seeking out such clips. However, if it is highly probable that there will be no benefit, it is a waste of time and a promotion of the clip.

It is best to close this door entirely, due to the possibility of seeing forbidden images or being drawn into what is forbidden. It is better to focus on sharing good clips.

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