A majority of Muslims subscribe to the view taken by modern scholars such as Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi who opined in his influential book, The Lawful and the Prohibited, that music is forbidden only if it leads the believer into activities that are clearly defined as prohibited, such as drinking alcohol and illicit sex.

Is listening to music haram?

Is Music Haram in Islam? Reading through the Quran, there are no verses that explicitly state music as haram. However, as a Hadith (historical accounts of the life of Mohammad) of the Islamic scholar Muhammad al-Bukhari, you enter the territory of man-made text versus the word of God (Quran).

What religion does not allow listening to music?

Some Muslims believe that playing musical instruments and singing is forbidden according to Islam.

Is Silk haram for men?

Muslim men are not allowed to wear clothes or other items made of pure silk and gold ornaments. Reported by Al-Bukhari, Hazrat Umar (RA) heard the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) say, “Do not wear silk, for those who wear it in this life shall not wear it in the Hereafter.”