Are sound effects that resemble music, but do not contain the sounds of well-known musical instruments, permissible to listen to or use?
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The sounds produced naturally by a singer from their mouth (beatboxing) do not fall under the ruling of forbidden musical instruments, even if they resemble musical instruments. It is permissible to listen to them as long as there is no fear of temptation arising from them. As for sound effects, if they are distinct from the sounds of musical instruments, they are permissible. However, if they strongly resemble music, the ruling of prohibition extends to them, and it is not permissible to listen to them or use materials accompanied by them, even if they are beneficial and useful.
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