Does a musical rhythm exist in Ahmed Abu Khater's anasheeds such as "Mubhir" (Sailing), "Ya Man Yara" (O You Who Sees), and "Last Breath," or are the accompanying sounds merely sound effects?

Forbidden music is that which involves musical instruments, such as playing string instruments, beating drums, and the like, based on the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "There will be people from my nation who will consider unlawful sexual intercourse, silk, alcoholic drinks, and musical instruments lawful," and his saying, peace and blessings be upon him: "Indeed, Allah has forbidden to me - or has forbidden - alcohol, gambling, the drum (al-kuba), and every intoxicant is unlawful."

As for musical rhythm, which consists of chanting and broken melodies made by singers' voices without the use of musical instruments, there is no harm in listening to it if it is in Islamic nasheeds that contain admonitions and wisdom, encourage good, arouse zeal for religion, and deter evil, provided that these nasheeds are not taken as a substitute for remembrance of Allah (dhikr) and worship, and that too much time is not wasted on them, and that they do not occur between men and women.