Tag Archives: sama

Playing of instruments in Islam

I have a question about the playing of the doumbek or any other instrument within Islamic songs, naats and nasheeds… Continue reading

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Shafi`is on Hadrah

Q: Could you kindly comment on some of the ‘retractions’ of the Shafi’is from their opinions on the Hadrah and the position of Imam Shafi’i mentioned here: Continue reading

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Origins of the Hadrah

Q: Is the correct understanding of Shaykh Dabbagh’s statements from al-Ibriz, regarding the Hadra? Continue reading

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Music

Q: Im just confused as to whether listening to music is a sin, because some people say its haram if you do and others say it is not… Continue reading

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Permissibility of Sama

Q: What is the eligibility of listening to songs/music/samaa?

A: Listening to religious music such as naat or qawwali is permissible. Continue reading

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Regarding Permissibility of Music

Q: Someone told me that all four madhabs say it is illegal to listen to music…

A: Here is a relatively strict interpretation of what is and is not permitted from music/sama… Continue reading

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