What is the ruling on Western songs and movies, which some say are not forbidden under the pretext of progress and civilization, and does listening to songs in Ramadan invalidate the fast?

Most Western films, songs, and other media contain impermissible elements according to Islamic law, such as immodest display (tabarruj), intermingling of sexes (ikhtilat), music, promotion of indecency, and violence. Therefore, it is not permissible to watch or listen to them. Young people should fear Allah, repent, and seek forgiveness, for making lawful that which is definitively known to be unlawful is an act of disbelief that expels one from the faith. Listening to impermissible songs does not invalidate the fast according to the stronger opinion, even though it defeats its purpose.