Q: I used to listen to foreign broadcasts in Arabic and the broadcast of the Islamic call from Makkah in order to benefit from the powerful style of the language. It is worth mentioning that there is some nonsense in these programs, is it permissible to listen to that nonsense in order to learn the language for the sake of the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)? Is it permissible for a seeker of knowledge to read stories to learn the language when he does not have the proper scientific books befitting this purpose?

A: Firstly: There is enough knowledge in the material of broadcasts such as the recitation of the Qur'an, the Sunnah, lectures, fatwas, symposiums, and good stories in powerful Arabic style for those who want to learn the language, avail of its styles, know its vocabulary, take lessons from, and make use of the inherent wisdoms, great objectives, and high moral standards therein. (Part No. 12; Page No. 119) This is better than the nonsense of other broadcasts. Secondly: Reciting the Book of Allah and reading the authentic Hadiths of the Prophet (peace be upon him), the wise sayings and stories of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), the good books of literature; prose or poetry, and the like Arabic books are enough to realize the objective you seek and abandon false stories and lewd poetry.Briefly, the good material broadcast including the Qur'an, authentic Hadiths, wise statements and stories, and guiding books are sufficient for the learner of Arabic and religion to forsake trivial matters.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.