When we refer to the dictionary, we see the following definition of music 1:ġ. Music: When we talk about Music, we are actually referring to the complete piece of work that one is listening to which includes the sounds (instruments) and the lyrics. Sometimes, it will be used to refer to a place such as when the scholars refer to music that is played or used in places where vain or futile acts are taking place such as the nightclub, disco, etc and sometimes it refers to a particular act or certain acts that are done with no use or purpose behind them except to 'waste time'. Lahw: This is an Arabic term which is used extensively in Islamic jurisprudence and it means anything that is vain or futile. Rather Ghinā is explained as the prolonging of the sound along with a change in the pitch in such a way that is suitable for vain and futile gatherings and assemblies of sinning (such as nightclubs, discos, dance-halls, etc.). In itself, a pleasing sound or reciting something in a pleasing way does not constitute Ghinā. Ghinā is the prolonging of the voice, along with a change of pitch in the throat, such that it would be suitable for gatherings of vain and futile pleasure (muṭrib). Ghinā: The 'Ulamā have defined Ghinā as such:

They (the scholars of Islam and the Arabic language) have said that: Muṭrib sounds are those which cause a person to become carefree, happy or sad (bring about a change in one's emotions). It is not the purpose of this short article to bring all the evidence in regards to the ruling of Allah جل جلاله and His Prophetصلى الله عليه و آله وسلم in regards to music rather, we will suffice with the minimum, with the hopes that Insha-Allah, it will help and guide the Muslims - especially the youth - to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong.īefore discussing the ruling of music, a few of the Islamic (Arabic) terms must be defined that are constantly referred to in this article, in the different ahādīth and in the various books of Ahkam. Both sides in the debate have brought their proofs and arguments with the hope of making the other side see 'the light' and thus bring an end to this time consuming dilemma. Since time immemorial, the issue of music has been debated by various sectors of the Muslim world.

Sad soft music for poetry recitation