Is music Haram?
You must login to add an answer.
Sign up to join our community!
Sign up to join our community!
Please sign in to your account!
Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
Whether or not is music haram in Islam is a topic of debate among scholars and within different Islamic sects. There is no certainty about is music is haram or not but opinions on this issue can vary.
1. Haram: Some Islamic scholars and schools of thought consider music to be haram, particularly if the lyrics are vulgar or promote sinful behavior. They argue that music can lead people away from the remembrance of God (Allah) and can have a negative influence on behavior and morality.
2. Halal: Other scholars and many Muslims believe that music is not completely haram. They argue that music can be enjoyed in moderation, as long as it does not promote sinful actions or distract from religious duties such as Namaz, Roza. They point to the absence of clear Quranic or Hadith prohibitions on music.
3. Middle Ground: Some scholars and Muslims take a middle-ground approach, where they allow certain types of music. The music that is free from inappropriate or harmful content but not has shirk.
4. Cultural Variation: It is important to note that opinion towards music can vary among different Islamic cultures and communities. What may be considered haram in one community might be seen as acceptable in another.
Ultimately, the question of whether is music haram or halal in Islam depends on an your interpretation of Islamic teachings, your cultural background, and your personal beliefs.
The acceptability of music in Islam is a topic marked by diverse viewpoints among Islamic scholars.
According to the Quran majority of scholars believe it’s forbidden in all aspects except a few natural sounds and the daff (light and small drum used by hand).
While a unanimous consensus is absent, certain scholars assert that all forms of music and musical instruments are prohibited (haram) due to concerns regarding potential negative effects on morals and spirituality. They argue that music can be distracting, encourage immoral behavior, or divert individuals from their religious obligations. They also say it’s a sign of the day judgment when it will be common everywhere.
Conversely, there exist scholars and Muslims who contend that music, in and of itself, is not inherently haram. They posit that its permissibility hinges on both content and context. If the lyrics and themes of the music align with Islamic values and if it is enjoyed in moderation without causing neglect of religious duties, it may be deemed permissible. They give example of Qawwali.
It’s worth emphasizing that attitudes towards music in Islam can vary widely, but majority of the scholars say that seeking betterment of afterlife is not a big deal to avoid music.
Music that is generally considered unacceptable in various religious contexts includes:
1. Explicit or vulgar content.
2. Blasphemous or irreverent music.
3. Music with harmful or negative messages.
4. Music associated with idolatry or polytheism.
5. Sacrilegious music is used inappropriately in sacred spaces.
6. Music excessively emphasizing sensuality or sexuality.
7. Music is linked to rituals or beliefs outside of the religion.
However, acceptability can vary widely among religious groups and interpretations. Cultural influences and individual beliefs also play a significant role.
No, music isn’t innately haram
in Islam. The reasonability of music can differ among Islamic researchers and ways of thinking, and it relies upon the substance and setting of the music. A few researchers consider specific sorts of music with unseemly or destructive substance to be haram, while others grant music that is ethically upstanding and not related.
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ
Dear brother.
The islamic consensus is divided into many opinions and interpretations. Some of them will say it is haram if it contains vulgarity, some will say it is haram regardless of the contents and some of them says it’s halal as long as its only vocal and has no shirk type lyrics. Before you dive into this issue it’s better to know the roots first. We all more or less is familiar with the story of Sheeth (as) and music was brought by shaytan during his reign as a prophet. To mention the story briefly, Iblis on his target to misguide humankind, joined the people of Qabil in the form of a young and handsome man as he wished to involve them in sin. He asked for employment and worked as a blacksmith. Iblis then started to mislead them. He first started blowing a flute-like thing which created a unique sound. Everyone came out wondering as they never heard such a sound. Iblis had a drum as well which he would beat. People started enjoying the sounds as it was pleasing to them. The people of Qabil were completely in control of Shaytan and involved in adultery and music. They used to party and stay awake late at night and dance to the music. This was the beginning of the music and musical instruments. This made them forget about the laws of ALLAH SWT.
From this story we can deduce that the purpose of music is to mislead people from the path of Allah. This is very evident if we look at the music of today. Now, we all have heard about the secret societies in this day and age they are not secret anymore. One such society or family are the Rockefellers. In the year Rockefeller family passed a law that all musical instruments around the world must be tuned to 440hz frequency. You can verify it by googling. So, what’s the fuss about 440hz? If do a little research you’ll find plenty of research articles that says or shows studies that 440hz is detrimental to the human brain and it messes around the and degrades a human’s critical, rational and logical thinking power. Hence, one becomes very easy pray to the lyrics of the song. After such evidence no one can deny that soldiers of dazzal is in play here.
One thing to note that someone may argue that the law was for musical instruments but now a days most of the music is produced by a digital software. Well even if the music is made artificially or synthetically the output is set to 440hz. Therefore at the end it’s the same thing. And islamic nasheed with music praising Allah is no different since the frequency is in 440hz.
Now let’s look at a hadith by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) he said, “Among my ummah there will certainly be people who permit zina, silk, alcohol and musical instruments…” (Narrated by al-Bukhari ta’liqan, no. 5590; narrated as mawsul by al-Tabarani and al-Bayhaqi. See al-Silsilah al-Sahihah by al-Albani, 91)
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: This is a sahih hadith narrated by al-Bukhari in his Saheeh, where he quoted it as evidence and stated that it is mu’allaq and majzum. This was a warning by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for the modern day as people will be more gullible to misinformation. This hadith indicates in two ways that musical instruments and enjoyment of listening to music are haram. The first is the fact that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “[they] permit” which clearly indicates that the things mentioned, including musical instruments, are haram according to shari’ah, but those people will permit them. The second is the fact that musical instruments are mentioned alongside things which are definitely known to be haram, i.e., zina and alcohol: if they (musical instruments) were not haram, why would they be mentioned alongside these things? (adapted from al-Silsilah al-Sahihah by al-Albani, 1/140-141)
We can also look at the Qur’an where it says, “And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e. music, singing) to mislead (men) from the path of Allah…” [Luqman 31:6]
The interpretation of the Sahabah and Tabi’in, that ‘idle talk’ refers to singing, is sufficient. This was reported with sahih isnad from Ibn ‘Abbas and Ibn Mas’ud. Abu’l-Sahba said: I asked Ibn Mas’ud about the ayah (interpretation of the meaning), ‘“And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks’ [Luqman 31:6]. He said: By Allah, besides Whom there is no other god, this means singing – and he repeated it three times. It was also reported with a sahih isnad from Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that this means singing.
There is no contradiction between the interpretation of “idle talk” as meaning singing and the interpretation of it as meaning stories of the Persians and their kings, and the kings of the Romans, and so on, such as al-Nadr ibn al-Harith used to tell to the people of Makkah to distract them from the Quran.
Both of them are idle talk. Hence Ibn ‘Abbas said: “Idle talk” is falsehood and singing. Some of the Sahabah said one and some said the other, and some said both. Singing is worse and more harmful than stories of kings, because it leads to zina and makes hypocrisy grow (in the heart); it is the trap of the Shaytan, and it clouds the mind. The way in which it blocks people from the Quran is worse than the way in which other kinds of false talk block them, because people are naturally inclined towards it and tend to want to listen to it.
Allah also says (interpretation of the meaning):
“[Allah said to Iblis:] And befool them gradually those whom you can among them with your voice (i.e. songs, music, and any other call for Allah’s disobedience)…” [al-Isra 17:64]
Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “This idafah [possessive or genitive construction, i.e., your voice] serves to make the meaning specific, as with the phrases [translated as] “your cavalry” and “your infantry” [later in the same ayah]. Everyone who speaks in any way that is not obedient to Allah, everyone who blows into a flute or other woodwind instrument, or who plays any haram kind of drum, this is the voice of the Shaytan. Everyone who walks to commit some act of disobedience towards Allah is part of his [the Shaytan’s] infantry, and anyone who rides to commit sin is part of his cavalry. This is the view of the Salaf, as Ibn ‘Abi Hatim narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas: his infantry is everyone who walks to disobey Allah.” (Ighathat al-Lahfan).
Allah again says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Do you then wonder at this recitation (the Quran)? And you laugh at it and weep not, Wasting your (precious) lifetime in pastime and amusements (singing)” [al-Najm 53:59-61]
With all these clear evidences from Qur’an and hadith and the modern day there is no doubt that music is haram, there is no subjective view to it. So, it’s best to stay away from it since whatever the music we hear is not in our control. It will only lead us away from the path of Allah. Hope this answers your question.
جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا
Is Music Haram in Islam?
2. Types of Revelation to the Prophet:
3. Hadi by Camel:
4. Training of Animals and Birds:
5. Music vs. Poetry:
6. Frequency (440Hz):
In summary, the permissibility of music in Islam varies among scholars and contexts. Training animals, including dogs and horses, is generally allowed as long as it is done without cruelty. Poetry is generally accepted in Islam, while the permissibility of music depends on several factors, including its content and purpose. It’s essential to seek guidance from knowledgeable scholars or religious authorities for specific situations and to consider the cultural and contextual aspects when evaluating music and other forms of artistic expression.
The permissibility of music in Islam is a topic that has been debated among scholars and varies among different Islamic traditions and interpretations. Some scholars and Islamic traditions consider certain forms of music to be permissible, while others consider it haram (forbidden). It’s essential to note that opinions on this matter can differ widely, and what is considered permissible or forbidden may depend on factors such as the content of the music, its impact on one’s behavior and beliefs, and the specific school of thought followed. To make an informed decision about music in your own life, it’s advisable to consult with a knowledgeable and respected scholar or religious authority in your particular Islamic tradition for guidance based on your circumstances and beliefs.