Is listening to music forbidden in Islam?

Hello everyone,
I really wanted to clear a doubt. I just LOVE listening to music and it seems as if I am completely addicted to it. I also love to watch music on TV and listen to songs.
I wanted to ask if listening to music is forbidden in Islam. My father (who is very relagious) says so.
I'm 16 years old and I guess every teenager nowadays downloads songs from the internet and has an iPod. What should I do?
So please could anyone tell if listening to music is haram?
Thanks!
Mohamed

brother Mohamed

Welcome to the forums .

Music, playing it and listening to it is Haraam. This has been discussed many times before on the forums. Insha'Allah these links will help answer your question.

http://www.islamicboard.com/fiqh/20238-music-singing-light-quran-sunnah.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/manners-purification-soul/134265447-music-shaytans-qur.html

http://www.islamicboard.com/fiqh/52113-regarding-music.html

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/5000

Such topics often lead to baseless discussions and arguements therefore Thread Closed.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to PM me .