Back to search
The question

Is my fiancée’s use of the "Vigo" app for chatting and hosting chanters, reciters, and singers—by voice only—and the salary she receives from it, permissible (halal) or forbidden (haram)? And is the commission she gets for bringing in subscribers who offer various content permissible (halal) or forbidden (haram)?

Share this answer

Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
The answer

The ruling on working in chat and earning from it depends on the nature of the communication: if it involves a soft speech (khudu' bil-qawl), then it is forbidden, and the earnings from it are ill-gotten (khabith). However, if it is speech that is regulated by Islamic law, such as chanting or recitation, then it is permissible. It is difficult to control this matter, as it often involves softening the voice and making speech alluring to attract customers, which often serves as a trap for those in whose hearts is a disease. Allah Almighty says: "Then do not be soft in speech [to men], lest he in whose heart is a disease should covet, but speak with appropriate speech." There are many avenues for lawful earnings, and whoever gives up something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better.

Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported

Read the full answer on Ftawy
Where this answer came from
Source platform
Ftawy
Original fatwa ID
178391
Imported
Translation status
Source text, unreviewed
Read the full ruling
Read the full answer on Ftawy