❖ Question:
Previously, we inquired from you regarding listening to songs, and your response was that undoubtedly, listening to shameless and immoral songs is haram.
Now the question is:
What is the ruling on listening to religious and patriotic songs, as well as songs for children and Eid Milad an-Nabi?
It should be noted that these songs are accompanied by musical instruments, whether broadcasted on radio or television.
❖ Answer:
Musical instruments are categorically haram.
When religious songs, patriotic anthems, or children’s songs are accompanied by music, they become haram.
As for Eid Milad an-Nabi, it is in itself a bid‘ah (innovation), and attending or participating in it is haram.
Songs and anthems accompanied by music fall under prohibition, supported by the statement of the Prophet ﷺ:
“ليكونن من أمتي أقوام يستحلون الحر والحرير والخمر والمعازف…”
[Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Ḥadīth no. 5268]
“There will be among my Ummah people who will deem lawful fornication, silk, wine, and musical instruments…”
This narration has been recorded by Imam al-Bukhari in his Sahih.
There are also other authentic Ahadith on this subject that confirm the same meaning.
(Issued by the Saudi Fatwa Committee)
