Playing the Qur'an while Working

Question: What are the views of the ulema in general regarding listening to the Quran eg. While working on your computer?, while thinking about something else?, having it played in background? I understand that there is a ayah in the Quran where ALLAH swt says (paraphrasing) read the quran with concentration. Therefore is it disliked to listen to Quran in these types of circumstances? I generally listen to it while at work so that i can be close to my Lord as often as possible? According to these intentions what then is the ruling?

Walaikum assalam,

We have been commanded to be attentive to the Qur'an if it is being recited. As such, it is not proper to listen to the Qur'an while doing something else, UNLESS one is attentive to the recitation of the Qur'an. Otherwise, it is improper. It would be best, when busy, to put on halal Islamic qasidas or nasheeds if you need to listen to something.

For more details, search the Hanafi list archive for "Qur'an listening" at http://www.sunnipath.com 

Many of the righteous continue making dhikr even while working, whether on mundane tasks or tasks requiring concentration.

Wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani