What is the ruling on music without singing, and is it permissible to listen to it? And what is the meaning of some scholars' excellence in the science of music and its use in treating the sick?
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It is forbidden to play or listen to music, whether it is with singing or not. Music with singing is a greater affliction and causes more corruption to human nature and morals. It is not permissible to use music for therapy due to the availability of Islamic alternatives that suffice, such as Islamic anasheed (chants) and reading the Quran.
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