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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Sayed Mahdi Modarresi, Sayed Mohammad Mahdi Al Modarresi undertook his religious education in the Islamic Seminary in Damascus, Syria, and in the Islamic Seminary of Qum, Iran. He also undertook some of his academic... Answer imported 4 anni fa

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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 4 anni fa

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

Wassalam.

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 4 anni fa

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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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 4 anni fa

It is allowed to use or rent or hire for religious activities including Namaz, Majaalis, lectures etc, a place which was or is used in un-Islamic way on other times. It is like the road where we walk on, which is used by good people and bad people. Every one is responsible of his acts.

No doubt, we need to be sure about Taharat in the place of prostration (Sojood) of Namaz.

Musical instruments and alcohol related items should be removed during the religious gathering to keep the respect of the religious activity.

Wassalam.

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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 4 anni fa

Listening to sinful music is a sin. We should try to avoid shops and
places where music is being played. If there is no other alternative
and if we have to buy from a specific shop which is playing music, it
is good to request them to switch off the music if there is a possibility
that the shopkeeper will listen to your request. If they don’t listen
to your request, we have to be very quick to get our work done and
move away as soon as possible

Wassalaam.

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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... Answered 4 anni fa

as salam alaikum

there are scholars who have said that music which is not suitable for gathering of corruption is permissible. However other scholars have said that music is absolutely impermissible and this is the safest opinion and closer to precaution. However there are many Islamic nasheeds that are done without the use of musical instruments and are not classified as "music" which are permissible and a very good reminder of Allah, His prophets and His awlia'. Some may argue that these nasheeds/religious anthems are still to be considered as a type "music"; in such case there would be no problem in the division of music in permissible or impermissible.

With prayers for your success.

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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 4 anni fa

as salam alaikum

the music which is suitable for gatherings and entertainment of corruption is haram regardless its being "motivational" or not. Some scholars have considered impermissible any type of music and musical instruments which is the safest and most cautious approach.

With prayers for your success. 

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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 4 anni fa

Bismihi ta'ala

Not all music/songs are haram, and therefore if they do not have the traits of haram music they would be permissible to listen to. Yes, it is good to surround ourselves with spiritually uplifting sounds, and get into the habit of that. So, maybe we can select nasheeds, or duas, etc, instead of other things.

With prayers for your success.  

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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 4 anni fa

Music used by sinners in entertainment and amusement etc is not permissible for us. background music must be different from the sinful music.

Wassalam.

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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 4 anni fa

Watching any movie or film or picture which have indecent/inappropriate scenes or have indecent/ inappropriate parts or music used usually by the sinners, is not allowed. If you can avoid the sinful parts and only watch the parts which do not have indecent/ inappropriate scenes or sinful music, avoiding the wrong parts, then it allowed to watch the parts which are clean.

Wassalam

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Nour Tessie Jørgensen, Nour Tessie Jørgensen has an MA in Islamic studies from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and a degree in Philosophy of Ethics at Al Mustafa International University in Qum, Iran. She works as... Answered 5 anni fa

It is forbidden if it influences the viewer and causes moral corruption or arousal. Furthermore on a mandatory precaution watching such movies is to avoided entirely if it contains sexually indecent scenes, accordring to Sayyid Sistani. 

If the movie is immoral, which means that it contains obscene scenes that trengthen one's satanic whims, weaken one's will, faith and precipitate for vile consequences and perpetration of sinful acts it is totally impermissible, accordring to Sayyid Khamenei. 

You must do an individual evaluation of the specific movies (when skipping the indecent scenes and haram music) to consider whether the rest of the content is decent. 
 

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Mohammad Ali Shomali, Hujjat al-Islam Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali is a graduate of the Islamic Seminaries of Qum and has also both a BA and an MA in Western Philosophy from the University of Tehran and a doctorate in... Answer imported 5 anni fa