Music and Entertainment
1,388 questions
Is it permissible to listen to calm music that plays by chance and positively affects the soul, without the intention of continuing to listen to it or being drawn to commit something unlawful, and am I sinful for enjoying it for a few seconds before turning it off?
Is it permissible to repeat the words of a song after repentance, knowing that another person is allowed to repeat the same words if they memorized them from an anasheed (Islamic vocal music) that has no musical instruments?
Are sound effects that resemble music, but do not contain the sounds of well-known musical instruments, permissible to listen to or use?
Is breastfeeding after the age of two—specifically at the age of ten—valid, and do the daughters of the maternal aunts become sisters to the suckling, and what are the implications of that, especially since they interact with her as mahrams?
Is it permissible to place pictures of Surat Al-Ikhlas, Al-Mu'awwidhatayn, Al-Fatiha, and Ayat Al-Kursi on backgrounds that contain fish, starfish, or shells?
What is the ruling on watching the program "Arabs Got Talent" broadcast on MBC channel, given the appearance of unveiled women, music, dancing, and singing within its content, and is it obligatory to share its viewing with family members?
Is it permissible to exercise in a sports club that plays loud music, knowing that all clubs impose music and there is no time available to go to a club that does not use it?
Is playing music while cooking considered ingratitude for blessings, and what is the evidence for that?
Will the mother be sinful if she tutors her son in music during exams, or if she does not tutor him and his grades drop, knowing that teaching this subject is compulsory? And what is the ruling of Sharia on studying it?
Is the sin of listening to music equal to the sin of uttering obscene words (insults)?
Is the current profit from AdSense halal after removing musical content from the site and disabling download links, knowing that it still displays Google ads and that I have performed the filtering process? And how can I repent and rectify the past use of money from AdSense, from when music was available on the site, which was spent on purchasing a computer, phone, and clothes?
What is music, and what is its position among the sources of Islamic legislation? What is singing? What is the ruling on listening to musical pieces that are devoid of words or accompanied by respectful words? Is playing a musical instrument absolutely forbidden, or are there specific cases? Are there musical instruments that Islam has forbidden and others that it has permitted?
Is money earned from a YouTube channel that includes religiously forbidden music clips considered unlawful, even though my own clips are free of such prohibitions and the profit is shared between me and my friends?
What is the ruling on children's participation in New Year's songs and decorating classrooms in schools, and how can a four-year-old daughter be prevented from participating without being embarrassed?
Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to watch a wedding procession that includes songs, music, and intermingling, whether that is in the street among men, or from a balcony, window, rooftop, or the entrance of the house?
Is earning money from views of documentary videos that contain music—which cannot be removed—considered a sin, knowing that the purpose of the video is not to spread music?
Is there any Sharia impediment to holding or organizing parties and events such as weddings, graduation ceremonies, birthday parties, and conferences, provided that only sweets and decorations are offered, and music, alcohol, and forbidden things are avoided?
What is the ruling on religious anasheed (Islamic vocal music) that tells stories, sometimes includes Qur'anic verses, and is available in markets?
What is the ruling on quietly reciting the Qur'an in a low voice when hearing loud music in public places?
Is listening to soft music that helps abandon masturbation and provides psychological comfort forbidden?
What is the ruling on renting out projectors and sound systems for family entertainment purposes, knowing that clients will request cartoon and entertainment films, which may contain music? Is it permissible to provide these films to them, or should the rental be limited to the devices only, bearing in mind that this project is a youth contribution and aims to avoid unlawful money?
What is the ruling on listening to words of optimism that increase one's trust in Allah, if they are accompanied by music?
What is the ruling on addiction to video games that contain images of characters with uncovered hair, and which negatively affect one's devotion (khushu') in prayer?
Is it permissible to share videos that contain music or direct visitors to them?