listening to clean songs with good lyrics that include music
Question: Is it permissible to listen to clean songs with good lyrics that include music?
Summary:
In 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.
Answer:
In the name of Allah, all praise is due to Allah, and may Peace and Blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).
Singing with music is impermissible, and there is no such thing as "clean" singing in this era.
From the Sunnah:
- it has been established in Sahih bukhari 5590Abu 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, as lawful.
- Musnad al-Bazzār 7513Anas 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.”
From the Qur'an:
- surah Al-Isra' ayah 64
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.
And Allah knows best.
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