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Listening to naats which have zikr in the background

· 25 Shawwal 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it okay to listen to naats which have zikr in the background?

Answer

If there is any resemblance with music or musical tones, then one should avoid listening to such naats.

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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