The Ruling on Islamic Nasheeds

**Ibn Abi Ahmed** · 10-07-2006

Question:

What is the ruling on Islamic nasheeds that are free of music?

Answer:

Praise be to Allaah.

The clear saheeh texts indicate in a number of ways that it is permissible to recite poetry and listen to it. It was narrated in saheeh reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his noble Companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) listened to verse, recited it (as nasheed) and asked others to recite it, both when they were travelling and when they stayed at home, in their gatherings and whilst they were working, individually, as in the case of Hassaan ibn Thaabit, ‘Aamir ibn al-Akwa’ and Anjashah (may Allaah be pleased with them), and in unison, as in the hadeeth of Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) which describes the digging of the ditch (al-khandaq). Anas said:

When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) saw how exhausted and hungry we were, he said (in verse):

“O Allaah, there is no life except the life of the Hereafter, so forgive the Ansaar and the Muhaajireen.”

And they said in response:

“We are the ones who have pledged allegiance to Muhammad, to make jihaad for as long as we live.”

(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3/1043)

And in gatherings too: Ibn Abi Shaybah narrated with a hasan isnaad that Abu Salamah ibn ‘Abd al-Rahmaan said: “The Companions of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not speak in devious tones or in a soft manner. They used to recite verses in their gatherings, denouncing the affairs of their jaahiliyyah, but if it was the matter of their religion, they would become very serious and cautious (8/711).

This evidence indicates that nasheeds are permissible, whether recited individually or in unison. The word nasheed in Arabic means raising the voice when reciting verse and making the voice sound beautiful and gentle.

There are conditions to which attention must be paid with regard to this matter:

Not using forbidden musical instruments in nasheed.

Not doing it too much or making it the focus of the Muslim’s mind, occupying all his time, or neglecting obligatory duties because of it.

Nasheed should not be recited by women, or include haraam or obscene speech.

They should not resemble the tunes of the people of immorality and promiscuity.

They should be free of vocal effects that produce sounds like those of musical instruments.

They should not have moving tunes which make the listener feel “high” as happens to those who listen to songs. This is the case with many of the nasheeds which appear nowadays, so that the listeners no longer pay any attention to the good meaning of the words, because they are so entranced by the tunes.

And Allaah is the Source of strength.

References:

Fath al-Baari, 10/553-554-562-563
Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, 8/711
Al-Qaamoos al-Muheet, 411

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**webtube** · 12-11-2010

Jazakallahu Khair bro

**أبو سليمان عمر** · 12-11-2010

Imaam ash-Shaafi'ee (d.241H) -- rahimahullaah -- in al-Umm (6/209), "Indeed, music is makrooh (His statement 'makrooh' means that it is unlawful, since this is what it meant amongst the early people) amusement resembling falsehood. And whosoever listens to it much, then he is an idiot (safeeh) whose testimony is to be rejected."

Shaykh 'Abdul Muhsin al-'Abbaad said,

"A person should spend his time with what will give him good in return in this life and the life after this. Let him occupy himself with remembrance of Allaah, read the Qur'aan and beneficial books. Moreover, it is also fine to listen to beneficial poetry which urges to noble character and good adab. But as for these Anasheed which are listened to in these times, and which are sung in choirs to thereafter be recorded and sold, one should neither listen to them nor care about them (i.e one should ignore them)."

(al-Qawl al-Mufeed fee Hukm-il-Anaasheed, p. 70)

Question: Noble Shaykh, Muhammad Saalih al-'Uthaymeen, as-Salaam 'alaykum wa rahmatullaahe wa-barakaatuhu. Is Islaamic inshaad (singing/chanting) permissible for men? And is it permissible to accompany inshaad with the playing of the duff? Is inshaad permissible for other than `Eeds and parties?,

Response: In the Name of Allaah, All Gracious, All Merciful, as-Salaam 'alaykum wa rahmatullaahe wa-barakaatuhu. Islaamic inshaad is an innovation, resembling that which the Soofiyyah (Soofees) have invented. Because of this, it is befitting to abandon this for the message of the Qur.aan and Sunnah. O Allaah, were it that this had occurred on the battlefield then it would motivate courage and Jihaad in the Path of Allaah, the Almighty. Then this is good. And if the duff is used along with this, then this is (venturing) further from that which is correct. , Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa Asla lahu - Page 229; Fataawa fadheelatush-Shaykh Muhammad as-Saalih al-'Uthaymeen - Volume 1, Page 134

pls read the attachment also and i am not here to debate this is were i stand and i have posted what i believe we have shown music is haram and im sure most of you agree and this is were i stand on ansheed as well those who take it and accpet it Alhumdulillah

Dont Listen to Anasheed
also
Alook into nasheed pls dont not reply to me unless you have read them both Barak Allah feekum

**ourdialogue02** · 12-11-2010

salamualaykum
the fatawa by sh. uthaymin and sh. abdulmushin are enough to me, i used to listen to them zain bikha and native deen, but native deen lyrics are good but they used instrument in fact at a time i felt i was giving the whole nasheed stuff too much time, i could listen to qunut, dua, or even a lecture this time, and the turh be told some of the so called nasheed artist are going far overboard, its better we totally abandon these things, it takes some time and courage. we used to argue that its better than the kuffar music, but if you give it (nashed) time you see that there is actually no benefit. may Allah make it easy.

**Muslimah099** · 12-19-2010

Would your intention matter in this case? Because when I listen to Native Deen or other nasheed groups, I try to understand their meaning and implement it.
From listening to Native Deen, I decided to start blogging on Islam on non-Muslim forums and it helped me decide to wear a hijab. In a way, it has also strengthened my faith.

**~Raindrop~** · 12-19-2010

Originally Posted by Muslimah099

Would your intention matter in this case? Because when I listen to Native Deen or other nasheed groups, I try to understand their meaning and implement it.

Good intentions do not make a Haram act permissible in any way.
Example: stealing an item then giving it away in charity won't make it ok, nor will there be any reward. Likewise, music is also Haram and mixing it in with the words/praises of Allah/Islam does not make it permissible.
There are plenty of Islamic nasheeds you can listen to instead