1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

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Is it allowed to buy from a shop that is playing music? Are we obligated to ask them to stop playing such music before we can buy from them?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Listening to sinful music is a sin. We should try to avoid shops and
places where music is being played. If there is no other alternative
and if we have to buy from a specific shop which is playing music, it
is good to request them to switch off the music if there is a possibility
that the shopkeeper will listen to your request. If they don’t listen
to your request, we have to be very quick to get our work done and
move away as soon as possible

Wassalaam.
Are there any specific genre and types of music that are permissible on the basis that they do not invoke haram emotions?
Abbas Di Palma

as salam alaikum

there are scholars who have said that music which is not suitable for gathering of corruption is permissible. However other scholars have said that music is absolutely impermissible and this is the safest opinion and closer to precaution. However there are many Islamic nasheeds that are done without the use of musical instruments and are not classified as "music" which are permissible and a very good reminder of Allah, His prophets and His awlia'. Some may argue that these nasheeds/religious anthems are still to be considered as a type "music"; in such case there would be no problem in the division of music in permissible or impermissible.

With prayers for your success.
Are Islamic or motivational songs, or songs with a positive and decent message in them, allowed to be listened to?
Abbas Di Palma

as salam alaikum

the music which is suitable for gatherings and entertainment of corruption is haram regardless its being "motivational" or not. Some scholars have considered impermissible any type of music and musical instruments which is the safest and most cautious approach.

With prayers for your success. 
Can one listen to songs that are not used in gatherings of sin such as on motivational topics, or expressing beauty of places travelled, or to teach children various topics of learning?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Not all music/songs are haram, and therefore if they do not have the traits of haram music they would be permissible to listen to. Yes, it is good to surround ourselves with spiritually uplifting sounds, and get into the habit of that. So, maybe we can select nasheeds, or duas, etc, instead of other things.

With prayers for your success.