Music Haram or Not

[julie sarri]

yes music is haram all western music is becouse of the singing and the insturments used. I used to lisern to music alot but when i reverted to islam i stoped. One of the shaykh on the islam channel was saying if we lisern to music then on jugement day a metal liquid will be put into are ears pray to allah (swt ) to guide you inshaallah i did and he helped me alhaduilillah

 

[Kittygyal]

o.k so i fink i shud stop listenin ta 'MUSIC' NW :'( :'( :'(

TAKE CARE

 

[Snowflake]

Muslims! We can go on debating issues like this til we have one foot in the grave. We know our beloved prophet (saw) lived to set an example for us. Don't you think the prophet could've lived like a king if he wished? Why didn't he? Because that would not have been a good example that wouldv'e benefited us in anyway. Now... ask yourselves this? Did you hear of the prophet listening to music? Did you hear even one verse in the Quran or one single hadith where he sat with companions having a good ol' knees-up listening to the sound of singing to musical instruments....? Did you ever hear that the prophet had invited someone to his house or went somewhere to listen to music??

Then what are we suppose to do? We're suppose to follow the prophet's example of how he lived his life. If we do this then we wouldn't need to ask if music is allowed or not. Do what the prophet did. Simple as that!

 

[czgibson]

Salaam

Muslims are aware that nothing has been prohibited by Allah except that which is harmful to the welfare of a Muslim individual and the society as a whole. The divine attribute behind the prohibition of music can be comprehended by looking into the diverse influence music can have.

Experiments carried out by doctors and professors have confirmed that the music of today is such that it does not only affect the brain, but each and every organ of one`s body. There is a close relationship between music and bodily movements. We find that people listening to music automatically start tapping their fingers and feet, as if the music is permeating in their blood.

It is also proved that music affect`s one`s emotions, increases arousal in terms of alertness and excitement and also leads to various physiological changes in the person. In a psychology experiment, it was found that listening to moderate type of music increased one`s normal heart beat, whilst listening to rock music the heart beat increased even further, yet people claim that music has no effect.

Who claims that music has no effect? And what difference does it make if music does affect the body in this way?

It is a very ignorant and misguided attitude to percieve music as a form of pleasure and passing of time, since the messages of today`s music follow a general theme of love, fornication, drugs and freedom.

And we all know that love and freedom are terrible things! Save us from them O Lord!

Let's be sure that the person of distinguished intellect who wrote this diatribe knows very little about music. So little, in fact, that they feel quite happy to generalise massively with no fear of being wrong.

We find that the whole world is obsessed with the kufr idea of freedom, i.e. freedom of speech, freedom of movement, etc. In western schools and universities, we observe independence, free expression and secular thinking being encouraged. This idea of freedom, “ It`s my life, I`ll do what I want” is a predominant, underlying theme of today`s music. It is being used as a means for drilling western ideologies, which are totally contrary to Islamic Shariah and values, into the minds of Muslims.

It's amazing how these ideas of freedom have led to Western universities being the best in the world. Perhaps it might be an idea to introduce these concepts into Muslim universities - that way they might make intellectual progress and improve the quota of research scientists they produce.

One should abstain from evil audacities such as listening to music and encourage others to do the same too.

Source: http://www.inter-islam.org/Prohibitions/Mansy_music.htm

This is one of the most ludicrous articles I've ever read; if you're convinced by it then fine, but if I was going to abdicate my powers of thinking to someone else, I'd want it to be someone a bit wiser than the writer of that article.

Allah has informed me of something so I'll stay away from it with the best of my ability, I don't need to ask why?, past nations have been distroyed because they asked too many questions when all they really wnated was to disobey allah and find an excuse not to obey him.

Which nations were destroyed in this way, and how can you be sure it was because they asked too many questions? There's nothing at all wrong with asking too many questions. That's how the Western universities mentioned earlier have become so successful!

Peace

 

[Hijaabi22]

Greetings,


Well fine. If you're happy with that attitude you'll never need to bother thinking about anything ever again! It's all been done for you.

Peace

Errrr wat attitude??? The bruv is makin a gud point, if Allah(swt) says music is haraam 2 listen 2 then music is haraam 2 listen to, simple as end of :rollseyes :rollseyes :rollseyes

 

[Kittygyal]

Muslims! We can go on debating issues like this til we have one foot in the grave. We know our beloved prophet (saw) lived to set an example for us. Don't you think the prophet could've lived like a king if he wished? Why didn't he? Because that would not have been a good example that wouldv'e benefited us in anyway. Now... ask yourselves this? Did you hear of the prophet listening to music? Did you hear even one verse in the Quran or one single hadith where he sat with companions having a good ol' knees-up listening to the sound of singing to musical instruments....? Did you ever hear that the prophet had invited someone to his house or went somewhere to listen to music??

Then what are we suppose to do? We're suppose to follow the prophet's example of how he lived his life. If we do this then we wouldn't need to ask if music is allowed or not. Do what the prophet did. Simple as that!

how is every1 suppose ta knw when lyk me self have converted :rant:

take care

 

[czgibson]

Greetings,

Errrr wat attitude??? The bruv is makin a gud point, if Allah(swt) says music is haraam 2 listen 2 then music is haraam 2 listen to, simple as end of :rollseyes :rollseyes :rollseyes

The attitude that says: 'if Allah says it, then I must believe it.' If you submit to authority so readily, then you have effectively surrendered your powers of thought to another. There is no need for you to think for yourself anymore.

I can't imagine anything worse, frankly.

Peace

 

[Snowflake]

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[Kittygyal]

^So? Do you think born muslims come into the world knowing everything about islam. You will know by learning and reading about the prohet..just like the rest of us did and are still doing.

ok chillowt sis :giggling:


take care

 

[Snowflake]

how is every1 suppose ta knw when lyk me self have converted :rant:

take care

Why are you angry? You are suppose to know by learning. i.e. reading and studying about the prophets (saw) life, just like we did and still are.
You don't think that born muslims came to the world knowing everything about Islam do ya? :rollseyes

 

[Snowflake]

oops.. i thought my post didnt send the first time, so i did it again.. oh well never mind.. the more the merrier i suppose

 

[czgibson]

Greetings,

how is every1 suppose ta knw when lyk me self have converted :rant:

take care

Did no-one tell you about this little rule? Did you not realise it was part of the deal?

Peace

 

[Hijaabi22]

Greetings,


The attitude that says: 'if Allah says it, then I must believe it.' If you submit to authority so readily, then you have effectively surrendered your powers of thought to another. There is no need for you to think for yourself anymore.

I can't imagine anything worse, frankly.

Peace

Ah I take it u anint a muslim???? Well then you wudnt understand then.... but hey thats what muslims believe so maybe you shud learn to respect that :hiding: ...same as I respect your errr beliefs....Oh yeah 4got U dont believe in anythin do you?

 

[Kittygyal]

no i din't not fink dat at all.....

christians did not knw every fing bwt ''CHRISTIANITY'' am jus sayin that ur a muzlim n god knwz when u learnt it bt ma self r just learning...

hope u undastand wot i mean

n sis i'm not getting angry av still gt them smilles on me face

take care

 

[Hijaabi22]

Greetings,


Did no-one tell you about this little rule? Did you not realise it was part of the deal?

Peace

Now Now no need to get like dat, WAT DEAL???? Islam is a WAY OF LIFE not a 'deal'??? Maybe you shud luk in2 it a bit more

 

[Kittygyal]

Greetings,


Did no-one tell you about this little rule? Did you not realise it was part of the deal?

Peace

wot deal:? :rollseyes

n no...no 1 tld me :uhwhat :heated:

take care

 

[Hijaabi22]

no i din't not fink dat at all.....

christians did not knw every fing bwt ''CHRISTIANITY'' am jus sayin that ur a muzlim n god knwz when u learnt it bt ma self r just learning...

hope u undastand wot i mean

n sis i'm not getting angry av still gt them smilles on me face

take care

Sis I was referrin 2 the czgibson post not yours.... I totally understand where u cumin 4rm sis, AND CONGRATULATIONS FOR REVERTIN!!! Mashaallah I didnt know that!! May allah(swt) make you a guid pious muslim and guide you upon the straight path always...

And sis the whole music issue is kimda complicated as there are so many differein views....it jus offends me when ppl like czgibson mock our religion when they dont know anythin about it!!!!! :hiding: :hiding:

Me not angry wid u sis

 

[Hijaabi22]

wot deal:? :rollseyes

n no...no 1 tld me :uhwhat :heated:

take care

Sis ignore the guy hes jus takin the mik :hiding: :hiding: :hiding:

 

[aamirsaab]

Greetings,


The attitude that says: 'if Allah says it, then I must believe it.' If you submit to authority so readily, then you have effectively surrendered your powers of thought to another. There is no need for you to think for yourself anymore.

I can't imagine anything worse, frankly.

Peace

That is a very good point. However, what some people fail to see is that they themselves are in control of their actions - not God. God doesn't take you to the crapper, your legs do that.

About this music thing, well it kinda doesn't make sense. Some people have posted that you should listen to the Islamic alternative - but that is still music no?
I don't need a sheiks opinion or interpretation to tell me what to do, I do my best to follow the Quran and Sunnah - the Words of God and the actions of the prophet [saw].

 

[czgibson]

Greetings,

Ah I take it u anint a muslim????

No I'm not, hence the word 'Atheist' appearing prominently in my profile.

Well then you wudnt understand then.... but hey thats what muslims believe so maybe you shud learn to respect that

Well, I thought you might be prepared to discuss your beliefs with an outsider, but evidently not. You're free to believe whatever you like, of course, there's no question of disrespect here - it's not for me, that's all. I value intellectual independence and freedom of thought. If you don't, that's your business.

...same as I respect your errr beliefs....Oh yeah 4got U dont believe in anythin do you?

I'm an atheist, not a nihilist. You should think about learning more about ideas different to yours before you start telling people what they do or don't believe.

Peace