Is it permissible to go and learn to play musical instruments such as the violin, piano, or guitar with the aim of developing a personal talent, or is that forbidden?
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Musical instruments - other than the daff (tambourine) - are absolutely forbidden according to the majority of reputable scholars. Therefore, it is not permissible to play them, even for the purpose of learning or developing talent.
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