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 2 of 5
- Azaadville7 Dec 2022
Listening To Anasheed Containing Background Music
I would like to know if contemporary anasheed are permissible as they may contain music, instruments etc .in the background.
- Jamiat KZN7 Nov 2022
Prohibition of music in Quran and Hadith
Please provide proof as to why music is haram.
Moulana Suhail Motala - Azaadville9 Sep 2022
Music
What is music? What will be regarded as music and what won’t be regarded as music, what is the differentiating factor?
- Jamiat KZN17 Aug 2022
What does Islam say about Music and Singing?
What does Islam say about Music and Singing?
[Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam - Mufti Online8 Jan 2022
Ringtones with a musical tune
Certain phones have ringtones which have a tune. 1. Is this considered as music and hence haram? Some are a basic tune e.g. the Nokia tune, the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Nov 2021
Removing music from a song and listening to it
Is it permissible to take out the musical instruments from a song then listen to it?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville8 Nov 2021
Rap Music With Islamic Themes
Is it permissible to rap about Islamic topics e.g. Imaan, Deen, Nabee SallAllahu Alaihi Wa Sallam?
- Mufti Online29 Jun 2021
Taubah for a music producer
I used to produce music and instrumentals but alhamdulillah I have repented from both listening to and making music. I am worried about the songs I…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville20 Jun 2021
Vocals In The Background Of Anasheed
Is it permissible to listen to anasheed with vocals in the background?
- Mufti Online17 Mar 2021
Playing musical instruments
Can I play musical instruments, like the ukelele?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Jan 2021
Accidently listening to music
If someone accidentally hears music being played, will one get a sin if he does not block his ears? I think it will seem awkward to non-muslims if…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Oct 2020
Girls madrasah jalsahs
I wanted to know whether it is permissible for a girls madressah to have jalsa when the girls graduate in their final year. The jalsah will consist…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2020
Renting a shop out that will play Music - Is this permissible?
Assalum Alaikum, Is it halal earning to rent one's shop to a brand that is selling NON music items but still play music in background. This is a big…
M. Akhtar - Mufti Online7 Mar 2020
Listening to musical instruments without singing
Is listening to tunes/tones (piano/flutes etc.) which doesn't include singing haraam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Feb 2020
The sin of listening to music
Is music a major or minor sin?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 Nov 2019
Listening to nasheeds
Is it permissible to listen to nasheeds that are mixed up with certain aayat of the Quraan in the words?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 Nov 2019
Listening to nasheeds
I want to know whether listening to contemporary nasheeds are ok or are they haraam?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Oct 2019
Using music in YouTube videos
I am a youtuber and making programming language tutorial videos. So is it halaal or haraam to use simple music (without voice) in video background?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Oct 2019
Sitting in a car or working in a restaurant where music is being played
1. Is it permissble to be a passenger in someone else's car if they are playing music before or during the journey. 2. Is it permissible to start a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 Oct 2019
Educational videos for children with pictures and songs
We are playing videos to teach kids in kindergarden class, like videos on abc or 123 that involve songs. Is this type of music allowed?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Mar 2019
Muslim musician making taubah
I am a former musician who by the will of Allah, will not go back to doing music. What happens to the music that I already put out which is beyond…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam18 Feb 2019
Can I use teaching aids with music? Can I quote sinners?
Salam.Is my income Halal if I use background music during my online lectures? It is not some dancing type music but what is often found in…
- Mufti Online3 Feb 2019
Using music while making zikr
I am very much inspired by tassawuf and zikr of Allah and the guidance of Auliyas in our lives. I want to know, did any of the Auliyas use music…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Jan 2019
Listening to Qaseedah al-Fiyyashiyyah
Are we allowed to listen to قصيدة الفياشية
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Dec 2018
Teaching children rhymes with music
Is it allowed to teach children rhymes with simple music in preschool?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Nov 2018
Listening to nasheeds sung by amrads (young boys)?
What are the laws with regards to a amrad? Is it permissible to listen to nasheeds, etc. sung by amrads?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Nov 2018
Naats, nazams and nasheeds
What exactly are naats, nazams and nasheeds and which are contrary to Shariah to listen to or to sing?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Oct 2018
Is it permissible for females to listen to Nazams?
Is it permissible for females to listen to Nazams?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Sep 2018Roman Urdu
Music sunne wale ki shafaa'at hogi?
Kya Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) song suny walon ki shifayt nahi krn gye?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam2 Jul 2018
Is Listening to nazams with music in the back ground allowed?
I would like to know if' contemporary' anasheed are permissible as they may contain music e.t.c in the background
Ridwaan Ibn Khalid Esmail {Kasak} - Mufti Online5 Apr 2018
Client requesting the taxi driver to turn on the radio
If one is running a cab service and the clients request the radio to be put on.. Is it ok considering music also gets played on the radio.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Apr 2018
Making a fan page for a singer
I am a fan of a British Muslim singer. He sings nasheed songs and also his songs were added to the awakening records. I made a fanpage for him.…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Feb 2018
Keeping and playing musical instruments
Can we Muslims keep or play musical instruments ?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Jan 2018Roman Urdu
Mazaaraat par baja bajana
کیا مزارات پر بینڈ باجا بجا کر اسکو نعت کی دھن میں پیش کیا جائے کیا یہ جائز ہے
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Nov 2017
Studying from a video lecture
What is the ruling about studying from a video lecture that is being taught by a female instructor? Also what about a lecture which has got a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Nov 2017
Using binaural beats for health issues
My question is, can binaural beats be used by a Muslim if he/she just wants to do self help for getting rid of any kind of disease, skin problems,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Oct 2017
Becoming a singer
I want to ask that is becoming a singer Haram? Let's suppose someone is becoming a Singer so that he/she can have millions/billions of dollars from…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Oct 2017
Vocal music
Is Maher Zain's vocal only music are really vocal only and halal?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Oct 2017
Listening to nasheed artists that have music in the background of their nasheeds
Some nasheed artists have music in the background of their nasheed. Then they also sing the same nasheed as vocals only. How can you explain to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Sep 2017
Listening to Arabic nazams
Is it permissible to listen to Arabic nazams... These nazms do not have music in them.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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