Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
Music & Nasheeds
187 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Music & Nasheeds, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Music & Nasheeds fatawa — page 4 of 5
- Mufti Online4 Dec 2014
Saying "hum ko bulana ya Rasullallah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)"
A lot of naatkwan say in there naat "hum ku bulaana Ya Rasullallah" is this permissible?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Nov 2014
Songs with words of kufr
In songs some words are kufur words (example rab will forget) so if you listen or spell that word, what is the hukum in islam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2014
Does the hadith of ‘A’ishah that the girls sang the songs of Bu‘ath on the Day of Eid prove there is leniency in listening to music? Is trimming eyebrows a societal issue?
1) A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated: "Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him, came to my house while two girls were…
Zameelur Rahman - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2014
Harms of music
is it true all music leads to zina or incites us to haram activities?
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Jamiat KZN5 Sep 2014
Disposing of musical instruments
What should we do with the musical instruments? Some years ago I played the guitar, then I learned that music is forbidden. What should I do with…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam9 Aug 2014
Music in Islam
I really needed some help With this question. A non-Muslim acquaintance if mine hassled me a question which I cannot answer and my reading in the…
Arshad Ali - Mufti Online11 May 2014
Mobile games and music
I have formed a company of programmers and developers to develop mobile games and applications. There are three sources of revenue: 1. Sell the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Mar 2014
Learning how to play musical instruments
I want to know if it is permissible for a Muslim child to learn to play a musical instrument such as the organ (electric piano) through classes at…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam13 Feb 2014
Imam John Yahya Ederer’s article about the permissibility of music
I read articles from SuhaibWebb.com and I am particularly interested in the ones by Imam John Yahya Ederer. I think he writes from a balanced…
Zameelur Rahman - Mufti Online16 Dec 2013
Nasheeds with musical instruments
Can we hear nasheeds with duf (musical instrument)?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Nov 2013
Using the Duff
Is duff (type of beating drum) allowed in Islam? Is dhikr with duff allowed in Islam? What is a khanqah used for?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Aug 2013
Playing piano in Islam
I heard that according to Islam it is allowed to play harmonium. Is it also allowed to play piano?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Aug 2013Roman Urdu
Music players ki tijaarat
Meri electronics ki shop hai . Electronics item me (musical instruments, piano, guitar, dvd player, mp3 music player, and any music players). Kya in…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam24 Jul 2013
Is it permissible to listen to Music for educational aids and is it ok to look at pious people?
Is it permissible to listen music for education, example, many teaching aids in our school contain music and is it halaal to see a Hafiz of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Mufti Online25 Jun 2013
Listening to music unintetionally
I would like to know the harms of listening to music unintetionally e.g. shopping centers etc and would there be any sin for this?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 May 2013
Playing a naat on the piano
Is playing a naat on the piano permissible?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Feb 2013
Naats, Nazams & Nasheeds
I would like to enquire about nasheeds / nazms / naats, Is it permissible to listen to these for entertainment purposes, as is common these days?…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam22 Oct 2012
Reciting Quran where music is being played
Assalamualaikum Mufti Saheb. I am a student of 12 class and now preparing for exam. I belongs to a village, Uttar Pradesh, India. I had to face many…
Abdul Hannan Nizami - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Listening to music
Is music allowed in Islam? Also, I would like to know whether Qawali and Naats with music are allowed in Islam.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Jun 2012
Music & Singing in Islam
I do believe that singing or listening to songs are forbidden in Islam. But one of my friends needs a reference from the six main books of Hadith or…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam29 May 2012
If listening to music is haram in Islam, what can you say about this in light of the Quran and hadith?
If listening to music is haram in Islam, what can you say about this in light of the Quran and hadith?
Mawlana Saeed Ahmed Golaub - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2012
I have some questions about dating, music and other aspects of life?
I am from Canada. Allow me to tell you that I think I am a pretty good Muslim. I try to pray five times a day. I fast in Ramadan, I am kind and…
Mawlana Sohail ibn Arif - Mufti Online13 Mar 2012
Prizes won from a Music Competition
Is it permissible to use the prizes won from a music competition. The host plays a song and prizes are given for knowing the name of the song,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2009
1. Claim that Maulana ashraf ali thanvi's grave was desecreted, they say that this is proof of azaab of allah 2. Al hamdullilah i have stopped listening to music & all other bad activities i used to do before.now i am participating in tableegh
I participate in tableegh, some of my freinds has put me this question. 1.Maulana ashraf ali thanvi's grave was desecreted, they say that this is…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2009
Is music really Haraam? I want to stop doing bad deeds
i just have a few questions. in islam, is music really harm. also i dont know what to do, somtimes i find my self doing bad things such as listening…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam31 Jul 2009
1. it is mentioned in Quran(not in hadith) for the woman to be accompanied by a mahram 2. You might as well be familiar with the name Yousuf Islam(Cat Stevens). Now many say that music is haram in Islam.
Asalam u alaikum wrthwbrkth! Q1.(a)Brother, I wanted to ask you whether it is mentioned in Quran(not in hadith) for the woman to be accompanied by a…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam16 Jul 2009
Are Muslims allowed to listen to music? And are Muslims allowed to talk to females as friends?
Are Muslims allowed to listen to music? And are Muslims allowed to talk to females as friends?
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam12 Feb 2009
1. what does Islam say about music 2. To what extent should a women cover up in Islam 3. Is accountancy Haram in Islam
1. what does Islam say about music (i.e. nasheeds with music, love songs etc) 2. To what extent should a women cover up in Islam (i.e. niqab, jilbab…
- Ask Imaam6 May 2008
Impressibility of Music mentioned in the Quran
I have heard that the islamic ruling on music is that it is forbidden/haraam? could you please assure me of this and as to where this is indicated…
- Ask Imaam24 Jun 2007
He owns a Music shop. What is the ruling on living with him?
I just need to know what should a person do(that does not have authority due to age to say anything) if a very close family member owns a music shop…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 May 2007
Some peiople use this hadees to say that music and dancing is allowed or to do zikar while dancing?
Some peiople use this hadees to say that music and dancing is allowed or to do zikar while dancing? Imam Ahmad relates from Anas (Allah be well…
Ml. M. Jawed Iqbal - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2006
read the Holy Qur’an or the name of Allah before start any works or program which does not allow by Islam such as dance, music party, music award, cinema etc
Is it allowable to read the Holy Qur’an or the name of Allah before start any works or program which does not allow by Islam such as dance, music…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2006
using musical instruments at any circumstances like islamic songs, non-islamic songs or any other context, is not permissible.
My question is about business of my elder brother. He imports musical instruments (various types) and supply those to the shops throughout our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2005
What is the fiqhi definition of "musical instrument".
What is the fiqhi definition of "musical instrument".
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Dec 2005
work for my father, We have a few clothing stores in which we sell european fashion clothing. We have always played music in the shop as i was taught by my father that music was essential to this sort of business
I work for my father, We have a few clothing stores in which we sell european fashion clothing. We have always played music in the shop as i was…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Nov 2005
Is it allowed for children to listen to poems that are with music?
Is it allowed for children to listen to poems that are with music? What is the status of wearing cap during prayers? Is it wajib, Sunnah Moakada,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Aug 2005
I would like to know if I am allowed to play video games if mute my TV so no music is heard.
I would like to know if I am allowed to play video games if mute my TV so no music is heard. I know these games have animate object, but what about…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2004
Music Is prohibited
Assalam U Aalaikum. I need guidance on the following (1) Firstly, I used to listen to music with a huge tape and cd collection of various musicals…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2004
Is it very haram to watch t.v and listen to music.
1. According to Shariah, it is not permissible to watch TV due to the many un-Islamic issues in it. 2. It is also prohibited to listen to music.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2004
Is the work style of Harun Yahya permitted as they are using some Music in their movies and documentaries?
as-salam-u-alaikum i wish to work with harunyahya and to translate their work in URDU language to spread in the public via CDs, Websites and others.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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