A second group of scholars permit singing only when is not accompanied with a musical instrument. Some of them permit all sorts of singing, be it accompanied with musical instruments or not, and even consider it recommended. In the subject of musical instruments, scholars disagree on the matter.
You should have sent along someone who would sing: Here we come, to you we come, greet us as we greet you.'” In this case, we can say that a woman can sing only in front of women and her non-marriageable male kin. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) then said, ‘The Ansar are a people who love poetry. This is based on the hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) that states: “He (peace and blessings be upon him) asked, ‘Have you given the girl (i.e., the bride) anything as a present?’ They (the attendants) replied, ‘Yes.’ He asked, ‘Did you send a singer along with her?’ ‘No’, said `A’ishah. This sort of singing is allowed only in certain occasions such as: weddings, feasts, welcoming a traveler, and the like. Scholars agree on the permissibility of singing without instrumental accompaniment and where the content is not prohibited. What if that talk is accompanied with rhythm and melody? Talk that contains forbidden content is prohibited. Singing is no more than melodious words if these are good, singing is considered good but if they are bad, such singing is deemed bad. As for musical instruments, given the weakness of the evidence indicating that they are forbidden, the rule to be applied here is the one states that all things are originally deemed permissible as long as there is no Shari`ah text that prohibits them. All scholars have unanimous view on the prohibition of all forms of singing and music that incites debauchery, indecency, or sin. Some issues succeeded to gain the Muslim scholars’ agreement, while others failed. The whole issue of singing is controversial, whether it is with musical accompaniment or not. Given that your objection revolves mainly around music and why it is permissible, here is the clarification for that in the light of fatwa issued by Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi: We hope our efforts meet your expectations. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.Īll praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.įirst of all, we would like to thank you for the great confidence you have in us. Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.