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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 5 of 5
- Ask Imaam14 Oct 2004
1)Is Islamic rap songs with music accepted? It is reviving muslims around the world! So what can be wrong?
I have not read anywhere or heard anyone say with firm and strong evidence, that Music in Islam is wrong! I am trying to find good Hadith that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jun 2004
earning from music website haram?, seeing earthquake in dream, praying with half sleeves allowed?, meaning of name Ma'arab
1) i designed a music site a few months ago with my friend. i have left it cause it is haram. it has some ads displayed on it which are from a third…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003
please thoroughly explain why its harram to watch tv and listen to music as well as why its harram to pluck eyebrows and hair. explain thoroughly with evidence please
1. TV ? refer below. 2. The Ahaadith of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) clearly declares the prohibiting music. In one such Hadith, Rasululullah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Sep 2003
has the time come for men to observe pardah? Why exactly is music unislamic?
there have been cases where women have raped men, and now it is common practice that women stare openly at men, and are not as docile as they were,…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2003
Islamic songs is acceptable in islam for children.
Nowadays there are lot of songs called "Islamic songs" taken out by different publishers like IQRA, soundvision etc. And they are being used at…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2003
I would like to ask for a fatwa on the issue of reciting naats/hamds in the style of a song, but without music.
In principle, singing some songs is only permissible at the time of celebrations or at the time of hardship to make oneself happy. To sing and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2003
Nasheeds? A friend of mine told me that it is bid'at to listen to nasheeds as it cannot be linked back to any hadiths
A friend of mine told me that it is bid'at to listen to nasheeds as it cannot be linked back to any hadiths, be found in the Quran or in any of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 May 2003
Are there any exceptions to the prohibition of music? 1) Love songs which are sung by a wife to her husband?
What about: 1) Love songs which are sung by a wife to her husband? 2) Piano or flute music which attract a husband to his wife? 3) What about…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 May 2003
I am 15 years old and my family are not religious they all listen to music, watch tv & Swear, and don’t wear hijab.
It?s only my mum that wears hijab but she still listens to music and watches t.v. .me, my little 12 year old brother, grandma & grandad are the only…
Sister Amatullah - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
I've given up listening to music but family is making it difficult...can you advise me what I should do
I have this problem and I need your Islamic advise. I have given up listening to music and i have no temptation or intention to go back to this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
I have heard that musical instruments are only allowed to be used in jihad music. is this true could you prove with hadith and quran.
Because it gets you excited for jihad. Music is haram but it is only permissible to use musical instruments with jihad music. is this true.the only…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
1.Musical in Islam? 2.Photographers in Mekka / Medina? 3. Are prawns haraam? 4. Method of handling and disposal of papers containing Muslim names 5. Interest
Assalamualaikum 1. Please advise which musical instruments are permissible in Islam? Is it permissible to listen to Yusuf Islam , Zain Bhika etc. 2.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
1.Is music halal in any circumstance, and how do you class singing, most of the naats and nasheeds I hear today are like rap songs with Music is this permissible. How far is the Duf permissible?.
Q: Muhtaram Mufti Saheb; Assalaamu Alaykum Is it permissible to listen to Islamic songs with the sound of music in the background. Some people…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2003
Would you regard music as being haraam? would all forms of music be regarded as haraam? even Arabic music?
would all forms of music be regarded as haraam? even Arabic music? what does the Qu'ran say on this matter.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2003
Are women allowd to dance around women without music.
It is not permissible for women to dance at all even in the presence of only females. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Dec 2002
How to get husband to practise what he preaches? He wont let daughter get dolls but watches tv & music etc
We suggest you implore wisdom in persuading him on practicing what he preaches. However, you and your daughter listen to whatever he says, continue…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2002
I have a question regarding the prohibition of music.
I have a question regarding the prohibition of music. What do you have to say to the claims being made by the following website…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2001
assalamulaikum i want to know that,"Is watching TV a sin?", i know that watching movies and listening to music is a sin but what about watching just a drama serial thrice a week.
POISON IN A BOX "If we truly thought that T.V. had no impact on anyone, would we be spending billions of dollars on television advertising ? If…
- Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Can i sell my music CD collection and use the money for charity?
Asalamu alaikum Is it ok for me to sell my music collection and use the money for charity? or is this a bad thing as the buyer of the CD's may be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jul 2001
Music, songs, drums (duff)
Mufti sahib, I know many people have asked you about the topic of music. I know that music is haram and do not listen to it (even though many…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2000
Celebrating April Fool's Day, Music
1. It is not permissible to celebrate April Fools day. 2. Music is expressly prohibited in many Ahaadith. Among the dominant purposes of our beloved…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
Is listening to music haram?
Music is expressly prohibited in many Ahaadith. Among the dominant purposes of our beloved Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) was to destroy…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Sep 2000
Music in Islam
If music and singing is haram in Islam, then why has Allah created birds to sing?If Allah didn't want human being to listen to any kind of music,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Clarification for question 580, Music
Assalam-u-alaikum! With ref. to your answer for question no. 580,what is the rulings for the saints like Amir Khusro (he invented so many musical…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
What is Sama (spritual music or dancing)?
Sama is not permissible. Music is expressly prohibited in many Ahaadith. Among the dominant purposes of our beloved Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is it a big sin to listen to rap music that has a few curse words?
Music is expressly prohibited in many Ahaadith. Among the dominant purposes of our beloved Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) was to destroy…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is ALL music haraam?
Music is expressly prohibited in many Ahaadith. Among the dominant purposes of our beloved Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) was to destroy…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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