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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

73 Questions

Is it allowed to listen to motivational songs and soundtracks, with or without any lyrics, that help in studying and writing code?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Listening to any type of music which is usually used by the sinners is not permissible. If the music is not usually used by the sinners e.g. military music, funerary music, etc, then it will be permissible according to many of our scholars.

Wassalam.
I have recently gotten more into Islam this past year and I found out that music is Haram. I have a collection of albums and related photobooks and stickers promoting the bands. Am I allowed to sell them?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Any material which is used in sinful acts only, is not allowed to be passed to others by selling or gifting etc.

Wassalam.
I am planning to start a private gym. Can we have some background music for our clients while they work out?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is not permissible to have or play or listen to any music which is usually used by the sinners.

Wassalam.
Is it permissible to listen to patriotic and national songs?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If the patriotic or national songs are not considered by common people as usual songs used by the sinners in their sinful gatherings, then it will be permissible to listen to such patriotic or national songs.

Wassalam.