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Is it permissible to prevent one's mother and maid from watching cultural and comedic television programs that contain music and sound effects, based on the prohibition of music except for the daff?

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Listening to music is forbidden (haram), and you must advise those who listen to it to utilize their time in righteous deeds. If they do not respond to the advice, and if it is possible to cut off music channels without causing a greater harm, then do so. Otherwise, continue advising them. Also, the rulings regarding the presence of a female servant should be reviewed, and staying up late is disliked (makruh) and may become forbidden (haram) if it leads to missing prayers.

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