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What is the ruling on swearing an oath to the sacredness of not listening to the Quran while it is being recited, and what are the regulations for listening to the Quran, and is it sufficient to play the Quran via television or radio to achieve the virtue of Quran recitation in homes and commercial establishments?

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You should not argue with your father to the point of angering him, nor should you swear an oath regarding a disputed matter. Playing the Quran where it is not listened to is disliked. However, if there are listeners, then the preoccupation of some does not harm. The listener should be present in heart, attentive, and reflective. Playing the Quran when sleeping or in shops is permissible and has merit, but it is better for a person to recite it themselves.

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