What is the ruling regarding listening to music or seeing minor acts of contravention?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If one encounters evil without prior knowledge upon arriving, they must remove it; if unable, they must depart. The reason for forbidding presence where one hears or witnesses reprehensible acts without necessity is that it is prohibited, similar to the case where one is capable of removal. This differs from the case of having a neighbor who persistently engages in forbidden acts and music, where remaining in one's dwelling is permissible due to necessity, as departing the house may cause greater harm.