Is music the basis for the prohibition of singing? Is it permissible to listen to programs that contain music, such as news, documentaries, and poems? And why did God condemn poets in Surat Ash-Shu'ara (The Poets)?

The prohibition of singing is due to the musical instruments that accompany it, or its objectionable lyrics. Music itself is forbidden, whether accompanied by singing or not. It is forbidden to listen to anything accompanied by music, such as singing, news, and programs, unless it can be avoided. The poets were condemned in Surat Al-Shu'ara because of the prevalence of falsehoods like lying and satire in their poetry. Poetry has a detailed ruling regarding its permissibility.