Does Listening To Music Invalidates Wudhu?

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Summary:

It does not invalidate Wudhu (ablution). There is no evidence from the Qur’an or the Sunnah that supports the notion that music nullifies Wudhu. This is affirmed by the consensus of Islamic scholars.

Detailed Answer

Wudhu is a vital ritual purification required before prayers in Islam. The actions that invalidate Wudhu are well-defined and include natural discharges, deep sleep, loss of consciousness, and direct contact with private parts. Listening to music, including the use of musical instruments, does not fall into any of these categories.

Islamic jurisprudence, based on the Qur’an and Hadith, does not list music as a nullifier of Wudhu. The four major Imams and other scholars confirm that while music with musical instruments is haram due to its potential to distract from religious duties and the remembrance of Allah, it does not impact the state of ablution.