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The Continuation of Sin by Following Others in Disobedience
If I posted a song on my WhatsApp status knowing that the status disappears after 24 hours, and then someone listened to the song, liked it, and continued to listen to it later, for example, that person started listening to it on YouTube after the 24 hours when the song was on my WhatsApp status, meaning that the song became known through me because of the temporary status. Will I incur sin like that person's when they continue to listen to it even after it has disappeared from my status? And if we assume that they shared it, how far does the sin extend to me?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: You are sinful for putting the song on your status, and it is better for us to be advocates of good, not corruption. The sin of everyone who listens to the song, which you were the reason for its transmission and spread, will be upon you until what Allah wills. So consider how much burden you have taken on; because whoever initiates a bad practice will bear its burden and the burden of those who follow it until the Day of Resurrection. And Allah knows best.
