Music and Entertainment

1,388 questions

What is the way to deal with family members who insist on watching TV series despite them containing forbidden scenes, and is sitting with them while watching considered a sin? And how can one deal with a suitor who listens to music?
What is the meaning of the invalidation of the Two Testimonies for someone who listens to music, and how is that known?
Is it forbidden to purchase photographs of female singers that show only the face and hair, if the purpose is to buy a picture of a favorite singer and for no other reason?
Is participation in a comedy show that includes songs forbidden (haram)?
Upon what do I rely regarding those who permitted listening to music or forbade listening to it?
Is the person who gives his sister a computer sinful if he expects his younger brother to use it for music, and he has previously advised his sister not to enable anyone to use it for acts of disobedience?
How do we reconcile the obligation to accept a Muslim's invitation and maintain kinship ties with the presence of forbidden things like singing and incense at these gatherings?
Is working in the field of musical fountains, where water and lights dance to musical tunes, forbidden or permissible?
How authentic is the attribution of the sayings to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, which include his opinion on Sufism, their audition (sama'), and their presence, and is what was narrated from Al-Hafiz Ibn Al-Akhdar and Sheikh Mansour Al-Bahuti in this regard correct?
Will the sister be sinful for holding a wedding party with music and makeup in order to bring happiness to her parents and avoid people's talk? And what should her sister do about that? And is she obligated to attend the party? And what is the ruling on wearing party clothes?
Is listening to Sami Yusuf's songs permissible in Islam?
What should be done with music CDs, especially if their owners, who are disbelievers, demand them back, given that Fatwa No. 51655 discussed erasing the tape?
What is the ruling on music and singing, and are the proofs of their prohibition valid, taking into consideration that some verses, such as (And among the people is he who buys Lahw al-Hadith [idle talk]) and (And as for the poets, the erring ones follow them), may not have been intended to prohibit singing and music themselves, and that calm music soothes the nerves?
How can one get rid of vices and sins such as the love of vice, excessive solitude, the temptation of girls, music, television, masturbation, and cinema, especially when there is mockery from others when attempting to repent?
What is the ruling on listening to music accompanying news, programs, and comedy films, without paying attention or intending to listen to it?
Am I to be blamed for listening to music with my siblings against my will, especially since I enjoy listening to it for old memories, even though I know it is forbidden and I avoid it when I am alone?
Is it permissible to listen to songs without contemplating their lyrics or watching the music video?
Is it permissible to continue working on translating purposeful Islamic nasheeds (chants) that are free of the duff (a type of drum) and publishing them, while attaching them to pages calling to Islam?
What is the ruling on the Toor Al-Jannah (Birds of Paradise) channel and listening to its songs performed by young girls who incite temptation?
What is the solution for dealing with a friend who considers some forbidden things – such as photographing living beings and music – permissible, and is not convinced by the evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah?
Is it permissible to join women's sports training centers that use music, while not caring about the music or using cotton in the ears?
Do I bear the sin of revealing a secret my friend confided in me regarding a music website, which he wished to keep private?
What is the ruling on listening to anasheeds (Islamic hymns) that were originally songs whose lyrics were changed while the melody and music remained?
Is it true that a deceased young man (from the age of puberty to 25 years old) has music played for him and is mourned with ululations, and is this considered an innovation (bid‘ah)?

Music and Entertainment

What is the way to deal with family members who insist on watching TV series despite them containing forbidden scenes, and is sitting with them while watching considered a sin? And how can one deal with a suitor who listens to music?

What is the meaning of the invalidation of the Two Testimonies for someone who listens to music, and how is that known?

Is it forbidden to purchase photographs of female singers that show only the face and hair, if the purpose is to buy a picture of a favorite singer and for no other reason?

Is participation in a comedy show that includes songs forbidden (haram)?

Upon what do I rely regarding those who permitted listening to music or forbade listening to it?

Is the person who gives his sister a computer sinful if he expects his younger brother to use it for music, and he has previously advised his sister not to enable anyone to use it for acts of disobedience?

How do we reconcile the obligation to accept a Muslim's invitation and maintain kinship ties with the presence of forbidden things like singing and incense at these gatherings?

Is working in the field of musical fountains, where water and lights dance to musical tunes, forbidden or permissible?

How authentic is the attribution of the sayings to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, which include his opinion on Sufism, their audition (sama'), and their presence, and is what was narrated from Al-Hafiz Ibn Al-Akhdar and Sheikh Mansour Al-Bahuti in this regard correct?

Will the sister be sinful for holding a wedding party with music and makeup in order to bring happiness to her parents and avoid people's talk? And what should her sister do about that? And is she obligated to attend the party? And what is the ruling on wearing party clothes?

Is listening to Sami Yusuf's songs permissible in Islam?

What should be done with music CDs, especially if their owners, who are disbelievers, demand them back, given that Fatwa No. 51655 discussed erasing the tape?

How can one get rid of vices and sins such as the love of vice, excessive solitude, the temptation of girls, music, television, masturbation, and cinema, especially when there is mockery from others when attempting to repent?

What is the ruling on listening to music accompanying news, programs, and comedy films, without paying attention or intending to listen to it?

Am I to be blamed for listening to music with my siblings against my will, especially since I enjoy listening to it for old memories, even though I know it is forbidden and I avoid it when I am alone?

Is it permissible to listen to songs without contemplating their lyrics or watching the music video?

Is it permissible to continue working on translating purposeful Islamic nasheeds (chants) that are free of the duff (a type of drum) and publishing them, while attaching them to pages calling to Islam?

What is the ruling on the Toor Al-Jannah (Birds of Paradise) channel and listening to its songs performed by young girls who incite temptation?

What is the solution for dealing with a friend who considers some forbidden things – such as photographing living beings and music – permissible, and is not convinced by the evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah?

Is it permissible to join women's sports training centers that use music, while not caring about the music or using cotton in the ears?

Do I bear the sin of revealing a secret my friend confided in me regarding a music website, which he wished to keep private?

What is the ruling on listening to anasheeds (Islamic hymns) that were originally songs whose lyrics were changed while the melody and music remained?

Is it true that a deceased young man (from the age of puberty to 25 years old) has music played for him and is mourned with ululations, and is this considered an innovation (bid‘ah)?