Singing and Music In Islamic Perspective

Overview:

"Singing and Music in Islamic Perspective" by Darussalam touches on a very important issue that all Muslims have to deal with every day. It gives readers an Islamic perspective on music and its use in different situations. It gives rulings, references, and reasoning to all its claims about the status of music in Islam and explains why music and singing are only allowed under certain very strict conditions.

In this book, Shaykh ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdul-Hamid Al-Athari outlines how music and singing harm the Muslim ummah, particularly the vulnerable and impressionable young people. It also explains how music promotes immorality and corruption and takes people away from the remembrance of Allah. The Shaykh has qualified all his arguments with evidence from the Quran, Sunnah, sayings of the pious Salaf and Imams, and scholars of the four schools of fiqh.

Key Features:

1. Comprehensive Islamic Perspective on Music

   • Provides an in-depth analysis of music and singing in Islam, discussing their permissibility and restrictions based on Islamic teachings.

2. Rulings with Authentic References

   • Cite evidence from the Quran, Sunnah, and the sayings of the pious predecessors (Salaf) as well as scholars from the four major schools of fiqh to support its claims.

3. Exploration of Harmful Effects

   • Highlights the negative impact of music and singing on the Muslim ummah, particularly its influence on morality and spirituality.

4. Focus on Vulnerable Groups

   • Discusses how music affects the impressionable minds of youth, leading them away from the remembrance of Allah and Islamic values.

5. Strict Conditions for Permissibility

   • Outlines the very specific and limited scenarios where music and singing may be allowed, emphasizing their exceptional nature.

6. Scholarly Insights by Shaykh ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdul-Hamid Al-Athari

   • Presents well-reasoned arguments qualified by the knowledge and understanding of a respected Islamic scholar.

7. Call to Spiritual Awareness

   • Encourages readers to reflect on their choices and prioritize the remembrance of Allah over worldly distractions.

8. Educational and Practical Resource

   • Serves as a guide for Muslims navigating modern challenges involving music and its role in daily life.