What is the ruling on shilat, especially if listened to in lines, and taking into account that its owner calls it "shilah" while others consider it an anthem or containing flirtatious poetry?
The general ruling on singing is that if it includes musical instruments, or words that contain a Sharia-prohibited element, or if it involves temptation, such as men listening to women's voices, then it is forbidden. As for natural, melodious voices free from musical instruments, listening to them is not forbidden if their words do not contain a Sharia-prohibited element, they are free from temptation, and they do not distract from the remembrance of Allah. Ibn Rajab reported the consensus of scholars on the prohibition of singing and listening to musical instruments. The forbidden singing refers to tender poetry that describes women and the like, which incites emotions and arouses passion, whether it is set to music or not. As for that which does not contain any of these elements, it is not forbidden, even if it is called singing. Imam Ahmad interpreted Aisha's hadith regarding the permissibility of the singing of the Ansari women based on this understanding.
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