{"_id":"682a74267fe83c3ff129f84a","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Can we play white noise, Quran, or dhikr recordings for lull babies to sleep? \\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"What is the Islamic perspective on using sound machines or playing white noise through an app? It is said to help babies sleep faster and for longer and does not damage their hearing if used properly. Could it be considered a good, suitable and/or acceptable choice?\\n\\nWould playing recording of the Quran or Islamic dhikr be better? There are many Quran and dhikr recordings for babies on YouTube. Would all of them be permissible?  Do we have to take caution with these kinds of videos? What about videos that include wave or rain as background noises alongside the recitation? Is it permissible to play for babies/kids when they are playing or sleeping (not paying attention)? \\n\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"You would need to check with the pediatrician about sound machines, that’s not an Islamic legal issue, as long as it’s not considered harmful to the baby by the experts.\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"underline\":true,\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"As far as playing Quran at bedtime, please see the links below:\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nOn playing Quran Recordings for babies: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/68194541d9bd14854e649760?\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/68194541d9bd14854e649760?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\nOn using the Quran as background noise: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0770b76658b4c2337f0?\"},\"insert\":\"https://www.carolinaqa.com/q/668da0770b76658b4c2337f0?\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fdf0b76658b4c232798","tag":"Quran: Etiquettes","count":63},{"_id":"676ab53786afedafe741eeae","tag":"Parenting","count":2}],"createdOn":"2025-05-18T23:58:30.197Z"}