Ruling on listening to music

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Fatwas of Ibn Baz>Volume 21>Continuation of the Book on marriage>Chapter on Walimah>the ruling on listening to music Ruling on listening to music Q 56: What is the ruling on listening to music?  A: Music and musical instruments are all evil, but they are things that Satan makes appear attractive and enjoyable, and he calls people to them so as to distract them from the truth by means of falsehood. In this way, he can distract them from that which Allah loves and lead them towards that which Allah hates and decrees as Haram (prohibited). Music, the lute and all musical instruments are all Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Islamic law and Muslims of sound intellect) and it is not permissible to listen to them. It has been authentically reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Verily, among my Ummah (nation) there will be people who will deem as lawful: (Part No. 21; Page No. 153) Hir (illegal sexual intercourse), silk, Khamr (alcohol) and musical instruments. The "Hir" refers to the illegal sexual relations or Zina (premarital sexual intercourse). Musical instruments here include also songs. I advise you and the other women or men to increase your recitation of the Qur'an and listen to the program of "Nour `Ala Al-Darb", as they include much benefit and will definitely attract you away from the evil of listening to songs and musical instruments. May Allah guide us all to what pleases Him as He is All-Hearer and Responsive!