Question: Is it permissible to listen to clean songs with good lyrics that include music?
Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).
Singing with music is impermissible, it has been established in Sahih bukhari
Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari reported that he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "From among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic drinks and the use of musical instruments.
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two voices are cursed in this world and in the Hereafter: a flute at a time of celebration, and wailing at a time of calamity.”
And incite [to senselessness] whoever you can among them with your voice and assault them with your horses and foot soldiers and become a partner in their wealth and their children and promise them." But Satan does not promise them except delusion
Mufassereen(interpreters) said “with your voice” means music. As for singing without music is allowed with conditions which were stated in previous questions.
For further information about the conditions of singing without music, please visit:
Topic on Singing Without MusicIn light of the authentic evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah, it is clear that singing accompanied by musical instruments is impermissible in Islam. The warnings mentioned in the hadiths and the interpretation of scholars regarding the voice of Satan make this prohibition evident. However, singing without musical instruments may be allowed under specific conditions, as outlined in previous rulings. A Muslim should strive to avoid doubtful matters and choose what is most pleasing to Allah.
And Allah knows best.
← Back to Questions