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What is the legitimate Islamic advice regarding what is permissible and what is not permissible to do when establishing an alternative Islamic radio station aimed at da'wah (inviting to Islam) and presenting anasheed (Islamic vocal music) free of musical instruments?

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To establish a Sunni Islamic radio station, you can offer a variety of programs:

1. Programs related to the Quran: Complete recitations, recitations by distinguished voices, teaching Tajweed, and simplified tafsir lessons. 2. Programs related to the Sunnah of the Prophet: Reading authentic Sunnah books, explanations of hadith, and warning against weak and fabricated narrations. 3. Programs for children: Interviews with Quran memorizers, appropriate Q&A, and simplified stories. 4. Programs for women: Jurisprudential rulings specific to them, marital and social counseling, and readings from the biographies of female scholars and callers to Islam. 5. Programs for non-Muslims: Stories of their conversion to Islam, the virtues of the religion, and the eloquence of the Quran. 6. General programs: Broadcast of rituals from the Two Holy Mosques, nasheeds free from musical instruments, educational competitions, fatwas from trustworthy scholars, general lectures, systematic lessons (fiqh and aqidah), and introductions to beneficial books and authors. You can utilize reliable Islamic websites or specialized channels.

Sharia-related precautions:

Avoid musical instruments, music, and songs. Avoid unlawful mixing (ikhtilat) in the workplace. Do not accept advertisements for usurious banks or prohibited products.

It is recommended to form a Sharia committee of specialists to ensure the soundness of the methodology and evaluate the programs.

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