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Are all types of music are prohibited?
It is unlawful to listen to music which usually causes ‘tarab’. ‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Is listening to poetry about the Ahlulbait (peace be upon them) accompanied with music permissible?
If the music causes ‘tarab’ then it is not permissible to listen to it. ‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Is Opera halal to listen to?
Since it involves songs and music which usually causes ‘tarab’ then it is prohibited to listen to it. ‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Are we allowed to listen to a musician who plays the organ?
If the music by its nature involves ‘tarab’ or enjoyment, then it is prohibited to listen to it whether it is from this particular instrument or any other ones. <br>‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
If a person is sitting at home, listening to such music that can cause enjoyment and ‘tarab’ but he is just listening without dancing, is this permissible?
No, it is not permissible.
You mentioned that music that involves ‘tarab’ is not permissible. What do you mean by the term ‘tarab’?
‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Is it permissible to listen to the sounds of nature such as running rivers, or birds chirping?
It is permissible to listen to such sounds.
Are war or revolutionary songs and music permissible?
If such music and singing is of the type that can arouse ‘tarab’, then it is prohibited to listen to; otherwise it is allowed.
‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Are songs about love and the like, without music, permissible?
It is permissible to recite love poetry without song rhythms. It is not permissible to recite them in song rhythms that involves “tarab”.
‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Some members of my family listen to music and they won’t stop. Now, I heard a narration from Imam Al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) saying that a house where there is music the angels do not enter and therefore my good deeds do not get recorded. What can I do?
You should try to advise them, and their bad actions do not affect you. Almighty Allah said: "And whosoever does an atom's weight of good will see it” (7:99).
Is it permissible to sit in ceremonies were forbidden songs are played?
It is not permissible to listen to songs if such songs usually cause ‘tarab’.
‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion. Even if this is not the case, attending such ceremonies is prohibited if it encourages and propagates prohibited acts and evil.
A film is being produced about Islamic history; we are using certain background music to add tension, emotion as well as beauty to the incidents of the film. Such a thing makes a huge difference on the viewer. Is what we are doing permissible in this situation?
It is prohibited to listen to music that causes rapture. If it does not do so because of its short period of time or the way that it is played, like the military music, then it is not prohibited to listen to it.
When it is said that military music is permitted, what does this mean?
What is meant by this is the music that is not for entertainment and does not cause ‘tarab’, i.e. psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Can we be present at an Islamic wedding, where people are performing Islamic songs?
All kinds of songs are prohibited except ones performed by women for women in weddings without the presence of men and without music.
It is permissible to recite nasheeds which would not cause ‘tarab’ in religious ceremonies or social happy gatherings. ‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion.
Is it permissible for a wife to sing in a wedding ceremony in front of many people, men and women, without her husband’s permission?
This is not permissible even if the husband allows it, since it is impermissible to do so in the presence of men. If the audience comprises of only women, then it is permissible for woman to sing during wedding ceremonies, without music.
I am having my wedding, and my brothers do not want to attend due to the fact that there will be music played. My family and I never listen to music, but my fiancé and his family do listen to music. Is it permissible to listen to music in the said case
It is unlawful to listen to music which usually causes ‘tarab’. ‘Tarab’ means the psychological interaction with the music or singing, whether it leads to joy, sadness, pride or any other emotion. The mentioned situation does not justify playing music in the wedding and breaking the religious rulings.
It is prohibited to learn or play music that causes rapture.
Is the Sufi music called qawwali permissible, considering that it contains the dhikr of the Prophet and the Ahlulbait (peace be upon them all)?
If it involves “Tarab”, then it is not permissible to listen to it even if it includes praising the Prophet and the Ahlulbait (peace be upon them all).