Is it permissible to have filmed anasheed (video clips) that resemble the songs of disbelievers, with the appearance of unveiled women showing their faces and hands, the use of sound effects, and the appearance of men who have shaved their beards?

The state of Islamic anasheed (chants) has unfortunately transformed from conveying meanings of faith, jihad, and knowledge to resembling the songs of the immoral, such as softening the voice, using images and video clips with impermissible elements like the presence of women or immoral individuals, and employing musical instruments or effects that mimic them. This has prompted some scholars, who previously permitted anasheed, to stop allowing it or to impose conditions.

Among the most prominent statements by scholars:

Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen: "Anasheed has changed, becoming enchanting voices and amplified with corrupt tunes. It should be avoided unless it has a clear purpose and contains no trivialities, and is performed by a single voice without instruments of amusement. The development of anasheed to include the use of the daff (tambourine) or similar instruments, the selection of beautiful, enchanting voices, and their performance to the tunes of forbidden songs has become a cause for concern. Thus, it is not permissible to listen to them if these elements accompany them." Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan: "Islamic anasheed has consumed an excessive amount of time and effort, becoming an art that competes with the Qur'an and beneficial knowledge." Sheikh Al-Albani: "Anasheed began in a sound manner, then the daff was added, and their widespread use became distracting from the Qur'an and beneficial knowledge."

The situation has reached a point where some muftis have permitted adult women to chant in front of men and on satellite channels, accompanied by musical instruments.

Therefore, the following rules and conditions must be observed for permissible anasheed:

1. The lyrics must be free from anything forbidden or trivial. 2. No accompanying musical instruments (except the daff for women in specific situations). 3. They must be free from sound effects that resemble the sound of musical instruments. 4. They should not become a constant habit for the listener, consuming their time and affecting their duties. 5. The chanters should not be women in front of men, or charming men in front of women. 6. Avoid listening to those with soft voices or swaying movements. 7. Avoid images on covers and the appearance of chanters in video clips with provocative movements. 8. The intent of the anasheed should be the words, not the melodies and entertainment.

This is based on the statements of scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn Baz, the Permanent Committee (for Islamic Research and Issuing Fatwas), and Al-Albani, who affirmed the permissibility of sound anasheed that are free from reprehensible elements and imitation of the immoral, and who warned against exaggeration in it and neglecting the Qur'an and knowledge.