[Varbaiskkic]

Normally when I am waiting for bus at the bus station or when traveling in public transport, I normally put my earphone and play Quran, bayaans, or nasheeds so as to make the most of those time when you don't have anything else to do. Now, due to the current situation, people in general get the tendency to think that all individuals who are using an earphone MUST AUTOMATICALLY be listening to music. Therefore, even if you are listening to Quran, bayaans, or nasheeds, in people's eyes, you will fall into the category of people who is listening to music.

For example, I was waiting in the queue at the bus station this morning on my way to work and was about to put on my earphones to listen to Quran. Someone who I know very well (not muslim) asked me whether muslims have the right to listen to music when they are fasting. I then thought to myself whether it is advisable to use use earphone in public to listen to Quran, bayaans etc and whether we are portraying a bad image of Islam to the society, who unfortunately perceives everyone with an earphone to be listening to music.

So what is the advice in this current era... Stick with your earphone and continue to make the most of these times when you have nothing to do by listening to Quran etc, or to completely discard the use of earphone in public so as not to give a wrong perception of oneself and Muslims as a whole.

[PharmACT]

You could put a hat or something to hide it or a scarf... if anyone asks you, you can simply say to them that you are listening to the Qur'an. The only people who will ask you will be the people you know.

It is harder for males to cover their ears. We muslim sisters with the help of a headscarf have no problems as such. Alhamdulillah

[Varbaiskkic]

Hat or scarf is not an option for me I guess.

There would have been no problem at all if everyone who had a doubt will come and ask. You could then clarify as to what you are listening to. But it is those people who are just walking by and looking at you and thinking that this Muslim guy is listening to music whilst fasting in Ramadan. It goes without saying as to what conclusions these people would have already drawn. And the most important thing is the negative impact it has on the image of Islam and muslims as a whole.

[new-nickname-zanovo]

Hat or scarf is not an option for me I guess.

There would have been no problem at all if everyone who had a doubt will come and ask. You could then clarify as to what you are listening to. But it is those people who are just walking by and looking at you and thinking that this Muslim guy is listening to music whilst fasting in Ramadan. It goes without saying as to what conclusions these people would have already drawn. And the most important thing is the negative impact it has on the image of Islam and muslims as a whole.

:ws; bro.

I think you should carry on listening to the Quran. Do not be bothered what others think about Islam or Muslims. Even if you do not wear earphones, people will find some other way to say bad things about Islam. Shaytaan is trying to make you leave a good deed you are doing in your free time, do not listen to him bro . Remember whatever good deeds you do, its to please Allah what others think is not important.

P.s. I read a fatwa that one should be fully attentive while listening to the Quran. I hope you will be careful about that.

[wp6Eg2Fm]

Brother Azhar is right. This trend that technology is only for evil things is childish

[dmoiknlasd]

I would recommend people refrain from using earphones for a different reason. Most people don't realize it, but the ambient noise outside, especially on public transportation like buses or subways, is extremely loud. As a result, people turn up the volume on their audio device to compensate. Bombarding the ears with that level of noise for hours each day is extremely destructive. The younger generations are losing their hearing at alarmingly early ages because of having those things plugged into their ears all day. Better to read a book, do some zikr, or take a nap.

[9wQlZkIj]

Better to read a book, do some zikr, or take a nap.

And read Quran yourself.

Reading has more rewards than listening.

[spiveker]

And read Quran yourself.

Reading has more rewards than listening.

That will depend on occasion.

When I walk I'm always listening to Quran, its translation and in depth meaning on my ipod

Nothing wrong with that...and when winter comes...well I dont have the BEATS BY DRE headphones but BOSE are always my favourite considering they are noise cancelling

If not Qur'an I'm always listening to khutbas and lectures from Tarq Ramadhan, Hamza Yusuph, Saraj Wahaj etc

By the way...did you check the e-mail I sent you ?