Islamic Ruling on Musical Instruments and Singing

Authored by: Dr. Muhammad Zia ur-Rahman Azmi رحمه الله

✔ Ruling:​

It is impermissible to possess instruments of entertainment, such as musical instruments and drums,
or to collect audio recordings containing melodious songs.

Additionally:
Buying and selling these items is also not permissible,
✘ Their possession amounts to cooperation in sin and transgression,
Earning money through their sale is unlawful, because when Allah forbids something, its price is also forbidden.

These items should be:
❌ Destroyed or disposed of,
❌ Not used in events like weddings, as such usage promotes public display of evil.

[Al-Lajnah ad-Da’imah: Fatwa No. 21404]
 
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