What is the evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah for the permissibility of listening to radio series, and what is the ruling on acting itself? Is it permissible for women to mix with men to produce a purposeful radio series? Is acting forbidden for those with a beautiful voice but permissible for others? Can a series be free of music and debauchery? Does following series not waste time? Is listening to series permissible while watching them is not?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
For the permissibility of listening to audio materials that do not contain music or lewd speech, it is stipulated that the intention is not for unlawful pleasure, and that the listener does not neglect any of their duties by listening to it. If these conditions are met, then listening is permissible; as the basic principle for things is permissibility unless there is evidence to the contrary indicating prohibition.
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