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 Posted 13-12-2006 12:14 by Mark |
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Hop! Uit "The Islamic Ruling on Music and Singing" door Abu Bilaal Mustafa al-Kanadi:
PROFESSIONS CONNECTED WITH MUSIC AND ITS ADJUNCTS:
It follows from what has preceded that the profession of music, singing, dancing and instrument making and selling are all forbidden. (*266) In an Islamic state such instruments may be seized (*267) from their owner and destroyed with recourse to indemnity.
THE MUSLIM'S DUTY REGARDING MUSIC:
It is the duty of a Muslim that he avoid listening to music and singing in so far as it is within his power and jurisdiction (e.g. in his home, office, car, etc.). As for what he hears from his neighbor's yard, or when he passes through the streets or markets, that is not a sin upon him, (*268) nor is it his responsibility to try to stop it unless he has the power and authority to do so. He may advise such unfortunates in a gentle, admonishing tome, using wisdom and good convincing arguments so that perchance they may see the light and fear Allah.
In certain circumstances a person may be forced to hear music without the will or desire to do so, in which case he is not to blame. For example, a person may require clothing or foodstuffs from a certain store or shopping center where music is constantly played over the public address system; or a person may sit at the television or radio in order to hear the news or to watch a certain documentary or otherwise useful film because of its educational benefits. Obviously, music and singing are often interspersed throughout such educational and informative audio-visual materials and cannot be avoided. So long as other similar materials devoid of music and singing are not available, it is permissible to use materials in which the music is merely incidental and not the sole object. However, it must be with the sole intention of deriving benefit from the information contained therein and not for the purpose of seeking pleasure in hearing the music. Needless to say, it is the duty of Muslim educators and Islamic institutions to develop audio-visual materials in all fields of education which fulfill the need of the Muslim ummah while remaining within the confines of the divinely-revealed shari'ah.
As for so-called "therapeutic purposes," such as listening to music in order to relax after a long, tense day at work or as a medium for "sensitivity" training session or as a stimulant for "creative writing" or anything else of that nature, the ruling is prohibition since music in such cases is an object in itself, and since there is not real necessity (daroorah) or even any need (haajah) for it.
THE VARYING GRAVITY OF THE SINFULNESS OF MUSIC AND SONG:
The gravity of the sinfulness of music and song varies widely according to its type, the way it is performed, by whom it is performed and under what circumstances it occurs. It is also conditioned by these variables. Thus, {Every soul will be held in pledge for what it has earned.} (*269)
SOME ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVES TO PROHIBITED FORMS OF MUSIC AND SONG
It is the duty of every Muslim to strive his utmost to find acceptable (lawful) alternative to the prohibited forms of music and song as delineated in the treatise. No doubt, for every unlawful thing there is a lawful alternative available. Some suggestions follow.
RECITATION OF AND LISTENING TO THE READING OF ALLAH'S BOOK:
Recitation of and listening to the reading of Allah's Book, so aptly described by the English translator of the Quraan, Muhammad M. Pickethall, is "that inimitable symphony, the very sounds of which move men to tears and ecstasy." (*270) In a number of authentic traditions, the Prophet (upon whom be peace and blessings) stressed that the Quraan was to be chanted or sung in a sweet and melodious voice:
Aby Hurayrah reported that Allah's Messenger said, "Whoever does not chant the Quraan isn ot one of us." (*271)
In another hadeeth it is reported:
Al-Baraa bin Aazib related that Allah's Messenger said, "Adorn the Quraan with your voices." (*272)
It is incumbent upon Muslims to learn how to recite Allah's Book in a beautifully sweet and melodious voice in consonance with the rules of tajweed, to constantly practice its reading and to listen to others; for nothing like the Quraan uplifts the spirit and puts peace and tranquility in one's very heart and soul.
SINGING AND LISTENING TO ISLAMIC SONGS:
Islamic songs (anaasheed Islaamiyyah) contain moving lyrics which fire enthusiasm and desire for jihaad and encourage noble Islamic manners, morals and practice in all aspects of the Islam faith. There is presently a great surge of these anaasheed flooding the world of the Arab Muslim youth, and there is no reason why such inspiring songs should not be composed on various pertinent subjects by the enlightened western, English-speaking youths of today. (*273)
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