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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Music

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

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... Answer updated 3 weeks ago

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.

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Music . Video Game . Sports

Is it permissible to play games with background music?

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 month ago

Bismihi ta'ala

It would all depend on what type of music it is, playing in the background of the game.

I'm sure you know that there is halal music, and there is haram music. Should the music be music that is commonly used for haram gatherings, or have explicit language, the you can play the game, but mute the sound.

Ultimately, you are the one who decides whether it is appropriate to listen to, or not, and your judgment should be based on your correct understanding of halal/haram music.

And Allah knows best.

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Music . God (Allah)

Is it allowed to create music about Allah that praises Him and where there is just vocals and no use of musical instruments?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 5 months ago

as salam alaikum

if the tunes of the vocals do not resemble those suitable for gatherings of corruption, there is no problem and it is actually encouraged; otherwise it is haram.

With prayers for your success.

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Song . Music

Is it permissible to listen to a song where you don't understand the lyrics and do not recognize it to be one listened to by sinners?

Listening to songs is not permissible whether you understand the lyrics or not.

Wassalam.

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Halal . Music

How can we differentiate Halal music from the Haram type?

Music which is used usually by the sinners is Haraam.

Wassalam.

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Family . Music . House . Sin

Will I get sins if my family is playing Haram music even after I told them not to and I cannot leave the house?

After doing your best to prevent or stop wrong, you will not be responsible for the sins of others even at your own home. You must do whatever you can, and no more than your ability.

Wassalam.

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Music

Would classical music used for ballet be considered Haram?

Music which is used by sinners is Haraam.

Wassalam.

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Music

Is it allowed to do work with music just to learn it for the sake of getting one's grades in school without intentionally listening or singing it for enjoyment?

Our leading scholars stated that learning music is not permissible. Working with music is also not permissible.

Wassalam.

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Husband . Music . Employment

Can someone be accepted as a husband if he's a good practising Muslim, knowing the Quran by heart, but his work involves creating Islamic music about Allah using 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... Answer updated 10 months ago

Yes.

However, you should be certain that you are comfortable with this because you and your children will live with it. Not only does a musician have to practice (and sometimes record) at home, but children often inherit musical talent and interests. So it is something you should look into your heart and see if it is the right future for you (or whoever is thinking of getting married).

Also, if you don't respect or agree with your husband's work, it might cause conflict between you two.

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Music . Prophets . God (Allah)

Are all kinds of music forbidden such as songs with inspirational lyrics that praise Allah (SWT) and his Prophets (AS)?

Music which is usually used by the sinners is forbidden. Even praising Allah (SWT) and the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) is not allowed if it comes with music which is usually used by sinners.

Wassalam.

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Music . Waswasa

Is simple non-distracting background music allowed?

Any music used usually by the sinners is not permissible according to most of our leading scholars (Maraaji' of Taqleed).

Wassalam.

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Music

Is it correct to say that when it comes to music there can be a song that for one person is suitable for vain and Haram gatherings, and for another it is not the case, thereby being Haram for one and allowed for another?

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. While the application of the criteria for halal and haram music is upon the muqallid, that does not mean that the criteria itself is completely subjective. There are some genres of music as well as songs that are clearly impermissible. At the same time, there are other genres of music and songs that are clearly permissible. But the judgement of thr muqallid is more of a factor in the grey areas, where if one person consider the criteria to apply to a specific piece of music making it haram, whereas another person may find it halal using the same criteria. It is worth mentioning that the rulings of the Maraja and the criteria they have set for halal and haram music also varies and so it is possible for a piece of music to be halal according to one criteria and haram according to another.

May you always be successful