One of the most heated issues that are debated in fiqh is the permissibility or not of music in Islam. While the majority of the classical scholars, it appears, prohibit the usage of musical instruments in singing [accompanied with licentious activities or not], a minority among them opine the view that music in itself is not unlawful except when it is accompanied with the drinking of alcohol and other prohibited practices, then it is prohibited.

The maqsad of this blog is not to highlight the differences among the scholars and which view is more closer to the truth. I wish to highlight and remind myself and the readers of some very important issues pertaining to da’wa and the way in which we should approach knowledge and people who we may not agree with. Continue reading To sing or to sin?