Musical Instrument

A musical instrument is an instrument created or adapted to make musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument.

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Children . School . Musical Instrument

Can children join a musical club during lunchtime in their primary school?

Rebecca Masterton, Dr Rebecca Masterton graduated with a BA in Japanese Language and Literature; an MA in Comparative East Asian and African Literature and a PhD in Islamic literature of West Africa. She has been... Answered 2 months ago

It would depend upon what music is being played; what lyrics there are. Rulings on music among scholars are diverse. Ayatollah Sistani says that it is not permissible to listen to music that is used for frivolous entertainment or sexual provocation, meaning that music that is NOT used for frivolous entertainment or sexual provocation may be listened to; for example, music that is composed to praise God. Interestingly, even the same ruling exists in Buddhism. You should have a discussion with the teacher to ask what kind of music they intend to teach, as unfortunately nowadays children are exposed to many indecent and adult-level sounds and images, even at school.

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Narrations . Musical Instrument . Nawha

How do we tell if a Noha is musical and therefore prohibited? Are all vocal melodies disallowed? Is there any guidance on this topic in the narrations from our Imams?

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 11 months ago

We can not say that every vocal melody is disallowed because the way of Tajweed, Azaan , Nawhakhwani etc has a vocal melody. The music which is usually used by the sinners is not permissible even if it used in Noha or Tajweed.

If the melody is used by the sinners, then we must avoid it.

'Wassalam.

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Musical Instrument

Is it permissible to sell photocards of members of a musical band to their fans?

No. Selling such photo cards of musical bands comes under propagating sinful acts by spreading the photos of the sinners.

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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Musical Instrument

Is buying a musical instrument permissible when it is intended to only be played in a way where it cannot be suitable in a Haram gathering?

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 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

It would be permissible in the aforementioned situation.

And Allah knows best.

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Musical Instrument

In my opinion playing a piano is usually not associated with a Haram gathering. Would it then be considered permissible to play it?

It is not our opinion which makes or changes the Islamic rule in any matter but the reality of the matter based on the religious teachings and understanding of the highest scholars.

All musical instruments (used by sinners) including piano are not allowed to play, no matter what you think about it. Muslims believe in the Absolute Wisdom, and Mercy of Allah and follow the rules of religion as obedient servants with out argument or doubt.

Wassalam.

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Music . Musical Instrument

Can I listen to music that does not have voice in it and is just a musical soundtrack?

Listening to music which is usually used by the sinners is not permissible. Any way of listening has the same rule.

Wassalam.

Music . Musical Instrument

Can I listen to music that does not have voice in it and is just a musical soundtrack?

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 3 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. The specifics of the answer will depend on the rulings of your Marja. According to Ayatollah Sistani (hA) music that can be played in places of entertainment and amusement is not allowed. Music that falls outside of this criteria are allowed. Here is an extract from his (hA) Code of Practice for Muslims in the West:

"Music is an art that has spread far and wide during these days. Some varieties of this art are permissible while others are forbidden; therefore, it is permissible to listen to the first while it is forbidden to listen to the latter.
Music that is permissible is the music that does not entail entertainment in gatherings held for that purpose. Forbidden music is the music that is suitable for entertainment and amusement gatherings.
The expression “the music or the song that is suitable for entertainment and amusement gatherings” does not mean that the music or the song’s tune amuses the heart or changes the mental state because there is nothing wrong in it. The expression actually means that the person listening to the music or the song’s tune —especially if he is an expert in these matters— can distinguish that this tune is used in the entertainment and amusement gatherings or that it is similar to the tunes used therein."

May you always be successful.

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Guitar . Musical Instrument

I would like to know if it is permissible if I take guitar lessons while making sure I do all that I am doing and more towards my religion?

It is not allowed to learn or practice or play musical instruments.

Wassalam.

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Children . Musical Instrument . School

Can you shed some light on the kind of musical instruments allowed in Islam, especially in modern schooling of our children?

Music used by sinners is not permissible for us. We must avoid our children attending musical classes if the music is from the type usually used by the sinners.

WAssalam.