{"_id":"697233b185c40fd238b00c1f","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it appropriate to listen to nasheeds instead of the Quran?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I sometimes feel guilty when listening to nasheeds and qasīdahs because I cannot justify why listening to them would be better than listening to the Qurʾān. Is there a valid reason or intention, if any, for listening to nasheeds or qasīdahs instead of the Qurʾān?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"You can do both—there's no need to choose between Quran and nasheeds. Muslims have done this throughout Islamic history. The Prophet ﷺ listened to poetry being recited, as did the companions.\\n\\nAs for intentions for listening to nasheeds may include: spiritual upliftment, cultivating love for Allah and His Messenger, learning Islamic teachings through beautiful words, or simply taking a break while maintaining remembrance of Allah. However, if you personally cannot identify a good intention for listening to them, it's better to wait until you can.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668da0640b76658b4c233609","tag":"Contemporary Life: Music","count":22},{"_id":"697233b185c40fd238b00c1d","tag":"Quran: Listening","count":1}],"createdOn":"2026-01-22T14:26:57.631Z"}