Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
Allah tells us in the Qur’an that fasting was ordained for us to nurture taqwa or mindfulness of God. Therefore, we are told to guard our fasts against all activities that may undermine or diminish its effect.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever does not shun four and idle speech and actions, Allah has no need of him going without food and drinks.”
He also said, “Many fast but gain nothing out of it except hunger and thirst.”
It is because they do not observe the spirit of fast. The spirit of fast involves abstention from all activities that would distract us from developing mindfulness of Allah.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) therefore said, “Fasting is a shield as long as a person does not puncture or break it.”
In conclusion, while fasting, we should keep away from all activities that would distract us from developing mindfulness of Allah whether listening to music or watching movies, etc.
Almighty Allah knows best.
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