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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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?

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 1 month ago

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.

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Halal . Music . Nasheed

Is listening to the Persian Nasheed "دلارم" on YouTube, which is about Imam al-Mujtaba, allowed considering its use of music? How can one differentiate between Halal and non-Halal music in such situations?

Sinful music is the music which is usually used by the sinners in their amusement.

Such music is not allowed to listen to.

Wassalam.

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Halal . Music

Is it permissible for me to listen to subliminals that contain verses of the holy Quran?

Listening to Quranic recitation is highly recommended, but listening to sinful music is not permissible even with Quranic verse.

'Wassalam.

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Music . Sin

Is it only the sinful music used in sinful gatherings that is prohibited? Does the prohibition extend to martial or funeral music?

Martial and funeral music are not sinful to listen to.

'Wassalam.

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Music . Lofi

Is it permissible in Islam to listen to lofi music for the purpose of improving focus and concentration while studying?

Every music used by the sinners has a rule that listening to it is not permissible. Lo fi music is no exception.

'Wassalam.

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Music . Marketing . Clothing

Can one create a logo for a brand selling Halal items and clothing, even if they utilize music and female models for marketing?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 8 months ago

NO problem

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Guitar . Music

Is it permissible to learn to play the guitar or any other electric music equipment with the intention of creating Halal music, excluding music that is unsuitable for vain and Haram gatherings?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it would be permissible, and in shaa Allah you can do it a useful and positive way to attract children to Islamic morals and principles.

And Allah knows best