Music and Entertainment
1,388 questions
Is it permissible to publish songs and music from children's games that contain advice, adventures, and stories, on a website dedicated to them?
Does mentioning Allah, such as saying "Insha'Allah" (God willing) or "Alhamdulillah" (Praise be to God) in the context of permissible speech, or while listening to a song that contains the word "Allah," or by an actor in a scene, or by a woman who is immodestly dressed in her ordinary conversation, constitute mentioning Allah during a sin, which is forbidden?
What are the suitable and impactful religious tapes that can be gifted to a person who listens to music, does not pray in congregation except on Fridays, does not grow his beard, lets his garment hang low, and commits other reprehensible acts due to ignorance of religion, and to a girl who listens to music, thinks about her private parts, and has been distracted by worldly life from the Hereafter, as a result of poor upbringing and a lack of religious deterrent?
How can a singing talent be employed in Islamic chanting, after abandoning forbidden singing and avoiding a return to misguidance?
Is it permissible to work in the field of purposeful cinema that seeks to change the mindset of the nation and guide people, taking into account the importance of media as a powerful tool, and what are the proofs for that?
Are we sinning by holding an Islamic wedding ceremony attended by women wearing semi-naked clothes?
What is the ruling on voting for a female singer to win a title via mobile phone, and what is its expiation?
What is the ruling on participating in Islamic forums that contain sections for anasheed (Islamic vocal music), where infatuation between girls and women and the male vocalists becomes apparent?
What are the conditions that a film must meet for watching it to be permissible (halal), and what are the characteristics that, if present in it, would make watching it impermissible (haram)?
Is it permissible to eat in the house of a woman whose money comes from the earnings of a women's hairdressing salon? Are her charities accepted? And is it permissible to eat food from a wedding that includes music?
Is it permissible to supplicate against bothersome neighbors due to their disturbance with music, while fearing the repercussions of the supplication?
Is a kindergarten student who is compelled to play musical instruments like the organ and listen to children's songs with music as part of her studies considered sinful, or is she deemed to be in a state of necessity?
What is the wisdom behind prohibiting musical instruments in songs that encourage jihad, or in songs sung for mothers, even though they do not incite lust?
Will Allah (the Most High) hold His servant accountable for the sins he committed, such as listening to music, cursing, mocking, and backbiting? And is there a way to erase, forgive, and atone for these sins, transgressions, and iniquities?
What is the legal ruling on participating with one's brother with his money in a hall that hosts weddings and where musical bands perform, along with a cafeteria, a photography studio, and a cinema? And what is the ruling on his profits from that? And is he permitted to take his capital if he leaves this work, or should he abandon all the money?
Is it forbidden to display signatures in the forum's Islamic section that include songs or musical images?
ما هي البدائل الشرعية للأغاني والموسيقى والأفلام والمسلسلات، وهل توجد مواقع إلكترونية تدل عليها؟
Is it permissible for someone who has completed reciting the Holy Quran to chant and intone?
Is it correct to use the expression: "I am the one who was insulted, my master, I am the one who was insulted, not you" in reference to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him? And is it permissible to describe someone who praises the Prophet as "trading with him"?
What is the ruling on a sister shunning her brother who practices sodomy, and what should she do regarding other family problems, such as her father and sister not observing prayers, and the presence of music and immodest display in the home?
What is the ruling on treating anxiety with music?
Am I sinful for unwillingly hearing music, especially when sitting with my family who constantly listen to it and do not believe in its prohibition?
What is the way to sincere repentance and to avoid returning to sins, such as listening to music, especially with the presence of obsessive whispers that discourage determination, despite loving the gatherings of the righteous and hating sinners?
What is the ruling on organizing promotional marketing exhibitions such as Gitex Dubai and the Dubai International Motor Show, given the occasional presence of music and immodestly dressed women, for an organizer who adheres to Islamic guidelines and cannot enforce them on all participants, but encourages them to do so and exerts his utmost effort to prevent violations? Is it better to abandon this work to other companies that do not follow Islamic law, or to remain and attempt reform?