MUSIC

There are different positions in Islam in regard to the permissability of music.

Forbidden:

The Islamic Ruling on Music and Singing
by Abu Bilaal Mustafa al-Kanadi: [1] (a, b, c, d, e, f, g)

Others: *, *, *

Allowed under certain conditions: *, *, *

The above linked articles mainly deal with the Islamic position on music as entertainment. Music in and as worship is not often addressed. This is noteworthy since Islam understands itself to be in the tradition and a completion of Judaism and Christianity where music is an integral and important part of worship.

Singing the Praises of God

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