Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
Nasihah (Advice): Prohibition of Music
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “Two types of sounds are cursed in this world and in the Hereafter, Musical instruments when expressing happiness over a bounty and wailing when a calamity befalls.” (Musnad Bazzar)
______________________________
Question and Answer:
Is it permissible to listen to music or songs with instruments?
(Question published as received)
The Fuqaha (Jurists) have ruled that all types of music are prohibited, regardless of it being produced using physical instruments, digital means, or any other technological methods.
Allah Ta’ala condemns those involved in ‘idle talk’ in Surah Luqman, Ayah six. Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas’ud Radiyallahu Anhu swears an oath that this refers to music.
Rasulullah ﷺ said: “From among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic drinks and the use of musical instruments, as lawful.” (Sahih Bukhari)
Allamah Ibn Abidin Rahimahullah states that listening to music has been declared Haraam by consensus of the Ulama. (al Radd al Muhtar 6:349)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui
Mufti Taahir Hansa
(The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.)
Fatwa Department
Jamiatul Ulama (KZN)
Council of Muslim Theologians
223 Alpine Road, Overport
Durban, South Africa
Tel : +27 (0) 31 2077099
Email: fatwa@jamiat.org.za
Fax : +27(0) 31 2074163
Website : www.jamiat.org.za
