Music

Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. The common elements of music are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound). Different styles or types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements.

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Music . Song . Shukr (Gratitude)

Is it sinful to write and sing songs in gratitude to Allah, considering that they involve music? Or is it acceptable since they help me remember Him and strengthen my connection with Him?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Writing or singing songs are not permissible even if it was in gratitude to Allah.

Wassalam.

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Haram . Music

Is it allowed to use just the vocals of some Haram music in a video?

No. It is not allowed.

Wassalam

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Wedding . Knowledge . Music

If you attend a wedding unaware that music will be played, do you incur bad deeds simply for being present and ignoring the music?

Taking part in sinful gatherings is not permissible and you need to leave the place as soon as you come to know that sinful music will be played.

Wassalam.

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School . Music . Art . Employment

Is it allowed to work or study at a school that teaches subjects like music and art, provided we do not engage in those activities? For instance, can one work as a school secretary or office assistant?

If the job involves any support or service for sinful activity, then you must avoid it.

Wassalam.

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Music . Sin

Is it accurate to say that sharing music leads to acquiring sins?

Yes because listening to sinful music is a not permissible in Islam.

Wassalam.

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Music . Addiction

What advice do you suggest for someone who has developed a strong addiction to music and is unable to give it up despite their efforts?

Listening to sinful music is satanic habit which must be must be avoided. Sinful act usually leads to sever punishment in this life and hereafter. Those who believe in Allah (SWT) disobey Shatab and their sinful desires and don't indulge in any sinful act. They remember the result of the sinful act which is disastrous and avoid it. When you desire listening to sinful music, remember the sever punishment of it. It should be enough to make you away from it.

Wassalam.

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Music . Social Media

If I posted videos with music on social media but then realized it is Haram, can I keep the followers I have gained or should I start over?

Followers of Haraam music should be avoided.

Wassalam.

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Music . Emotions . Sadness . Song . Battles . Anger

Is it permissible in Islam to listen to emotional music, like songs about mothers or wars, that could elicit feelings of sadness, anger, or happiness?

It is not allowed to listen to any type of sinful music. Sinful music is the music which is usually listened by the sinners. Emotional music which is usually by sinners is not allowed. If it is a martial music of war which is specifically used by the sinners, then many of our great Maraaji' of Taqleed say that it is not sinful.

Wassalam.

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Music

Is it allowed to listen to composers like Mozart to enhance creativity and imagination while writing novels?

No, listening to any music which is used by the sinners is not permissible. It will never enhance creativity nor imagination because sinful act does not bring but bad results.

Wassalam.