Singing And Dancing Is Haram In Islam

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Singing and Dancing 3.1 Background study: From the first age of world revolutions, two things was framed into life of human i.e. singing and dancing. The old people started to dance and sing in the their cultural events, religious and other dramatic events. Today, citizens of many Muslims and also non-Muslim communities and countries are globally bombarded with the beats of singing and dancing.
In the Islamic history when the Adam (A.S) was driven out of paradise betrayed by Iblees. Iblees made promise with Allah Pak that he will betray the mankind from the path leading to Allah Pak. Then Allah Pak declared, "go and try who one follow you, will betray. Those who worship me intend to me, you will never be able to betray them". In another place …show more content…

Singing and dancing is Haram in Islam or not?
Regarding singing there are two major categories of music. One music is played for amusement and entertainment for changing the state of mind, this is Haram(not permissible). While the other is one that is played not for amusement and it is Hallal(permissible) in the Islam. Daf is the only instrument which is permissible to play in Islam.
The Messenger of Allah(SAWW) said," the person with the [sin of] singing (al-ghina’) will be raised [on the day of resurrection] blind, deaf and dumb. The person with [the sin of] adultery, of wood-wind, and of drum will also be raised in the same way". He also said, “Whoever listens to the entertainment (song and music), lead will be melted inside his ear on the day of judgment.” He also said, “Singing and music are enchantment for …show more content…

Dancing in public places, or in gathering and other events is prohibited. But in some cases like dancing of wife for her husband is allowed.
Why Singing or Dancing is Haram or Hallal in Islam?
In Shariah where there is violation of rules, that act is Haram otherwise it is Hallal. Singing take us far from Allah and reality hence it is prohibited in the Islam. Shariah says, "everything which take you far from your God, its Haram". Hearing music, unrealistic phenomena in songs rhythm takes the person for away from the real world in dreamy thoughts.
Hence furthermore, the use of music and musical instrument is allowed to attract, to make the people 's attention towards Allah. As the dancing is concerned, dancing is prohibited in the gathering, public or on other events. Even it is not allowed among women themselves. Dance strictly violates the Hijab hence it is unacceptable in Islam. Otherwise in some cases dance is permissible for the some lawful

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