Music

Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. The common elements of music are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound). Different styles or types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements.

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Urdu . Qawwali . Music

Is it allowed to listen to Urdu Qawwali singers such as Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Abida Parveen?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

Qawwali is a type of singing although it contains religious words. Our Shia Ulama consider listening to Qawwali with its musical instruments as not permissible.

Wassalam.

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Music

Is it permissible to watch and listen to a culture or country’s traditional music? And what if that involves any form of dancing as well?

Music which is usually used by sinners is not permissible. The rule is same and it makes no difference whether the music is cultural or traditional ot not.
Dancing is forbidden always and under any circumstance.

Wassalam..

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Song . Poetry . Music

Is it allowed to listen to motivational songs and soundtracks, with or without any lyrics, that help in studying and writing code?

Listening to any type of music which is usually used by the sinners is not permissible. If the music is not usually used by the sinners e.g. military music, funerary music, etc, then it will be permissible according to many of our scholars.

Wassalam.

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Music

I have recently gotten more into Islam this past year and I found out that music is Haram. I have a collection of albums and related photobooks and stickers promoting the bands. Am I allowed to sell them?

Any material which is used in sinful acts only, is not allowed to be passed to others by selling or gifting etc.

Wassalam.

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Music

I am planning to start a private gym. Can we have some background music for our clients while they work out?

It is not permissible to have or play or listen to any music which is usually used by the sinners.

Wassalam.

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Song . Music

Is it permissible to listen to patriotic and national songs?

If the patriotic or national songs are not considered by common people as usual songs used by the sinners in their sinful gatherings, then it will be permissible to listen to such patriotic or national songs.

Wassalam.

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Halal . Music . Musical Instrument

Why are musical instruments considered impermissible? Is there a way to create Halal music without the use of musical instruments?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 year ago

This is not "music" (please, no one get angry at me or insulted because I am calling this "music"!), but I found it interesting the way they have arranged the NASHEED in an orchestral manner, and it seems to fall into the category of "halal":

https://youtu.be/4fLB5XAteKU

Prohibitions are based on hadith. Interpretations of Islamic law which allow for use of musical instruments are based on reconsidering the applicability/correctness of those hadith or the cultural context.

For instance, the type of music that is mentioned in hadith was usually associated with licentious behaviour, alcohol, dancing slave girls, and other ethically problematic things, whereas elevator music does not have those connotations today. Still, it is good to consider that certain instruments may have positive or negative effects on people ethically or spiritually, and not to assume that everything is cultural context - God knows best.

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Parents . Music . Wedding

What should I do if my parents are playing or listening to Haram music if I do not want to upset them or make them sad? And how should I deal with a situation where they decide that they want music at my wedding?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 1 year ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Enjoining the good and forbidden the evil is dependent on the effectiveness of your actions or words, not on whether the person will feel bad for a time, even if that be your own parents. Rather, what is important is to maintain respect and gentleness if you think your message will reach open ears.

As for playing haram music at your wedding you can state quite clearly that you would be opposed to that.

May you always be successful

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Music . Dunya

I know music is Haram but in this world full of music how can we avoid hearing it when it is everywhere around us?

Music which is usually used by the sinners is not permissible to listen to. But if you hear it with out intention while moving or being at place that you cannot leave, hearing is not listening. Hearing does not mean intentional listening, but it means that you are forced to hear something which is in the place where you are. We need to avoid listening to the music totally because the sinful music is not permitted to listen to. Hearing what we cannot avoid is not listening.

Wassalam.

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Music . Sin

Will I be sinful if I come across music that playing on the street or in some shops and I had no choice but to listen to it?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

There is a difference between "listening" and "hearing". You have no control of your surroundings, when you are going shopping or in the street, and hence it will not be sinful.

And Allah knows best.

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Makeup . Music . Hijab

Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to create videos on Youtube if she dresses modestly without any makeup and the videos are without any music?

Muslim female must keep herself away from harmful exposure to non Mahram men. Full Hijab is must and she should not allow any misuse to her photo or video especially if she is young or looks attractive.

'It is permissible for Muslim woman to teach or guide others through Internet including YouTube etc after being sure that she is abiding to the Islamic teachings which aims to protect her from any type of exploitation.

Wassalam.

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Music

Is techno music or music that is only instrumental considered allowed?

It makes no difference how the music is made or played whether techno or otherwise, every music which is usually used by the sinners is not permissible to play or listen to.

Wassalam.