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Is hearing relaxation music (very light music) haraam?

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· 25 Rajab 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is hearing relaxation music (very light music) haraam?

Answer

All types of music are haraam and forbidden in Islam. Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “I was sent to destroy all musical instruments”. For further details refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/768

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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