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Playing The Duff In Nazams

5 Aug 2026English

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Question

Is it permissible to listen to Nasheeds in which the “Duff” is played? Are there only certain occasions in which the “Duff” is allowed to be played?

Answer

To listen to Nazams/Nasheeds which contain the ‘’Duff’’ is not permissible.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

RE:Fatawaa Darululoom Zakariyya Vol:7 Pg:641

Answered by: Mufti Ahmed Saeed
Checked & approved by: Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb

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