What was the reason for the Prophet's (peace be upon him) silence regarding the two young girls who were singing the song of "Bu'ath" in his house, as narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her)?
Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported on the authority of Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, entered while two young girls were with him, singing the song of Bu'ath. He approved of their action and did not forbid them. Scholars have summarized the reasons for the Prophet's, peace and blessings be upon him, approval of the two young girls in the following points:
1. The young age of the girls: They were not religiously accountable, as they were young girls who had not reached puberty. 2. The time of the singing (Eid day): This occurred on an Eid day, and during Eids, a degree of entertainment is permitted that is not allowed at other times. For this reason, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: «O Abu Bakr, every nation has an Eid, and this is our Eid.» 3. The type of singing (chant and Huda): Their singing was a chant or Huda (camel-driving song) that spoke of courage and war, and was not an obscene song that incited immorality or prohibitions. 4. The Prophet did not listen to them intentionally: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was not listening to the singing intentionally. Command and prohibition relate to intentional listening, not merely to accidental hearing.
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