Accidently listening to music

Q: If someone accidentally hears music being played, will one get a sin if he does not block his ears? I think it will seem awkward to non-muslims if one block their ears. 

A: He must try his best to abstain. 

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

لَا يُكَلِّفُ اللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا اكْتَسَبَتْ (البقرة: 286)

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)