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#16 [Permalink] Posted on 21st November 2011 07:39

The Hanafi Math-hab

The Hanafi position is crystal clear. All musical instruments including the duff which is used to create music are haraam.

(1) "Verily all musical instruments are haraam." (Hidaayah)

(2) "The sound of musical instruments, e.g. playing the flute, etc. is haraam." (Bazaaziyah and Ad-Durrul Mukhtaar)

(3) "Listening to the beating of the duff, the flute, etc. is haraam." (Shaami)

(4) "Listening to the beating of the duff, flute, singing, etc. are haraam." (Sharhun Niqaayah)

(5) "Lahw such as beating the duff and flute, is Makrooh Tahrimi." (Abu Makaarim)

(6) "Singing, beating the harp, the duff, the sitar and tambourine, are haraam. He who legalizes these instruments will be declared a kaafir." (Majmuah Fataawa Azeeziyyah)

(7) "Singing, listening to singing, beating the duff and all kinds of musical instruments are haraam. The legalizer of it is a kaafir." (Fataawa Al-Baihqi)

(8) "Singing, the tambourine, the harp, duff and other similar instruments are haraam." (An-Nihaayah)

(9) "Musical instruments, the tambourine, bugle, duff, etc. are unanimously haraam." (Ma-la Budda Minhu) (The above references have been extracted from Imdaadul Fataawa, Vol. 2)

(The Majlis, Sawt ush-Shaytaan)

To be continued insha Allaah...

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#17 [Permalink] Posted on 25th November 2011 07:43

Abrogation Of The Duff

It is quite clear from the verdicts of the Mutaqaddimeen (early) Hanafi Fuqaha that the Asal (actual and original) Math-hab of the Ahnaaf is the prohibition of the duff even on marriage occasions. The aforementioned statements from the authoritative kutub of the Ahnaaf, as well as from other Hanafi kutub emphatically prohibit the duff.

The Hanafi argument of the abrogation of the permissibility of the duff is based on the following evidences:

(a) Hadhrat Ali (radhiyallahu anhu) said: "Verily, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) forbade beating of the duff, playing the dhanj and the flute." (b) Hadhrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu anhu) had branded the duff 'the musical instrument of shaitaan'. This was in the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) who maintained silence. He did not criticize Hadhrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu anhu) for this comment.

(c) Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said about the lady who was beating the duff, 'Shaitaan blew into her nostrils'.

(d) It is not recorded in even any dhaeef Hadith that any Sahaabi had ordered his Nikah to be announced with the duff inspite of their awareness of the Hadith permitting the duff as an instrument to announce a marriage, not for the purpose of music. The Sahaabah were the devotees of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Yet they did not give practical expression to the duff Hadith. (e) Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had married a plurality of wives and he had also arranged the performance of the marriages of his daughters. Not on a single occasion did he instruct that any of his marriages be announced with the duff.

The Hadith of Hadhrat Ali (radhiyallahu anhu) clearly announces the abrogation of even the duff for Nikah purposes. In certain kutub of the Ahnaaf, permissibility of the duff is stated. This is an error and in conflict with the Asal Math- hab and Zaahirur Riwaayaat.

Hakimul Ummat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thaanvi (rahmatullah alayh) has presented a wonderful elaboration on this issue in Imdaadul Fataawa, Vol. 2, from page 278 to
286. It will do the Ulama well to carefully study the dalaail presented in substantiation of the prohibition of musical instruments in general, and the duff in particular.

Casting aside all the technical ramifications and differences regarding the duff, it is essential to bear in mind that the musical instruments and the singing with these instruments have absolutely no resemblance with the duff. Deviates are at rigorous pains in their bid to confuse the unwary and the ignorant with the duff. But this primitive instrument has not been cited as a basis for permissibility of musical instruments by even those Ulama who are of the opinion that the duff is permissible on marriage occasions. There is therefore just no valid basis for legalizing music and singing - the "voice of shaitaan", according to Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Sahaabah.

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#18 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2011 13:47

�Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: The view of the four Imaams is that all kinds of musical instruments are haraam. It was reported in Saheeh al-Bukhaari and elsewhere that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said that there would be among his ummah those who would allow zinaa, silk, alcohol and musical instruments, and he said that they would be transformed into monkeys and pigs... None of the followers of the imaams mentioned any dispute concerning the matter of music. (al-Majmoo', 11/576)

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#19 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2011 13:51

Shaykh Al-Albaani (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: The four madhhabs are agreed that all musical instruments are haraam. (al-Saheehah, 1/145).

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#20 [Permalink] Posted on 19th December 2011 13:52

�Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: It is not permissible to make musical instruments. (al-Majmoo', 22/140). And he said: According to the majority of fuqahaa', it is permissible to destroy musical instruments, such as the tanboor [a stringed instrument similar to a mandolin]. This is the view of Maalik and is the more famous of the two views narrated from Ahmad. (al-Majmoo', 28/113). And he said: ...Ibn al-Mundhir mentioned that the scholars were agreed that it is not permissible to pay people to sing and wail... the consensus of all the scholars whose views we have learned about is that wailing and singing are not allowed. Al-Shu'bi, al-Nakha'i and Maalik regarded that as makrooh [i.e., haraam]. Abu Thawr, al-Nu'maan - Abu Haneefah (may Allaah have mercy on him) - and Ya'qoob and Muhammad, two of the students of Abu Haneefah said: it is not permissible to pay anything for singing and wailing. This is our view. And he said: musical instruments are the wine of the soul, and what it does to the soul is worse than what intoxicating drinks do. (Majmoo' al-Fataawa, 10/417).

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#21 [Permalink] Posted on 10th January 2012 15:08

Singing And The Ahadeeth

Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thaanvi (rahmatullahi alayh) states in his dissertation on sama':

"From the narrations (of Hadith), prohibition appears to be clear. Tirmidhi and Ibn Maajah narrating from Abu Umaamah (radiallahu 'anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) prohibited buying and selling slave girls who were singers and said that their price is haraam, and their singing is haraam.

Baihaqi narrated that Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Do not buy and sell slave girls who are singers. Do not teach them (singing). There is no goodness in their trade. Their price is haraam."

Ibn Abi Dunya, Tabarani and Ibn Marduwayh narrate from Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "I take oath by That Being Who has sent me with the True Deen: When a man raises his voice with singing, Allah Ta'ala appoints two shaitaans over him. They mount onto his shoulders and strike their feet against his breast until he maintains silence."

Ibn Abi Dunya in Zamm-e-Malaahi, and Baihaqi in his Sunan, narrate that Ibn Mas'ud (radhiyallahu anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Singing germinates hypocrisy in the heart just as water causes vegetables to grow."

These narrations pertain to singing without musical instruments. Most dalaail establish the hurmat (prohibition) of musical instruments. Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "There will appear in my Ummah such people who will legalize silk, liquor and musical instruments."

Tirmidhi narrated from Yahya Bin Saeed (radiallaahu 'anhu) that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "When my Ummah perpetrated 15 acts, calamities will settle on them." Among these are musical instruments and singing girls.

Bazzaaz, Muqaddasi, Ibn Marduwayh, Abu Nu'aim, and Baihaqi (rahmatullah alayhim) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Two sounds are mal-oon (accursed) in both this world and the Aakhirah: the sound (voice) at the time of singing, and the sound of wailing (screaming) at the time of calamity."

It is recorded in Tahmatut Muhdaat that Qais Bin Sa'd Bin Ubaadah (radhiyallahu anhu) narrated that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Undoubtedly, my Rabb has made haraam liquor, gambling and musical instruments."

Ibn Abbaas (radhiyallahu anhu) said: "The duff is haraam and musical instruments are haraam." (Baihaqi)

In Mishkaat is recorded the narration of Baihaqi who reports that Jaabir (radhiyallahu anhu) said that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Singing germinates hypocrisy (nifaaq) in the heart in the same way as water causes plants to grow."

Besides these Ahaadith, there are many more narrations which explicitly forbid music and singing.

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#22 [Permalink] Posted on 19th January 2012 08:02

The One Who Listens To Sama'

According to those true Auliya who participated in sama' without musical instruments, there are stringent conditions for this permissibility. Hadhrat Shaikh Abu Abdur Rahmaan Salmi (رحمه الله) said:"It is essential for those who listen to sama' that their hearts be alive and their nafs dead. Sama' is not permissible for him whose heart is dead and nafs alive."

Commenting on this statement, Hakimul Ummat رحمه الله says:"From the predominance of attributes will it be understood whether the heart and nafs are alive or dead. The life-giving attributes of the heart are Ilm (knowledge of the Deen), Yaqeen (unshakeable faith), Shukr (gratitude), Sabr (patience), Thikr (Remembrance of Allah), Khashiyat (Fear for Allah), Muhabbat (love, Taadhu' (humility), Ikhlaas (sincerity), etc. The attributes of the nafs are shahwat (lust), ghadab (anger), kibr (pride), bughdh (malice), jaah (love of fame), hasad (envy), etc.

Everyone is able to understand whose heart is alive and nafs dead, and whose heart is dead and nafs alive. One should with justice decide whether the conditions of permissibility to listen to sama' exist in one or not."

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#23 [Permalink] Posted on 25th January 2012 07:59

The Spiritual Dangers Of Sama'

Hadhrat Naseer aabaadi (rahmatullah alayh) was an ardent votary of sama'. By sama' here is not meant the haraam qawwaali functions which the people of bid'ah organise to entertain their inordinate nafs. The sama' of Hadhrat Naseer aabaadi was the sama' to which applied all the stringent conditions stipulated by the Auliya Someone once criticized Hadhrat Naseerabaadi for his indulgence in sama'. In response he said: "It is better than sitting and indulging in gheebat (back-biting)." Hadhrat Amr Ibn Bajeed (rahmatullah alayh) and the other Ikhwaan (Brethren) of Tareeqat (the Spiritual Path) commented: "O Abul Qaasim! You have truly drifted far (from rectitude). A single error of sama' is worse than years of making gheebat of people. In a slip made during sama', an extremely ludicrous idea is attributed to Allah Ta'ala. In this there are many sins. One is an explicit fabrication made against Allah Ta'ala, viz., He has bestowed to me a certain spiritual state whilst in reality this is not the case. Fabricating a lie against Allah Ta'ala is a colossal sin. Another such sin is to cast the audience into deception for gaining their confidence. Deception is khiyaanat (dishonesty, abuse of trust)......"

In Farhul Ismaa' it is mentioned that Hadhrat Junaid Baghdaadi (rahmatullah alayh) said that sama' is strictly haraam for the masses because their nafs is alive. Hakimul Ummat comments: From this, two vital conditions are conspicuous:

(1) That the nafs should be dead.
(2) That the people of sama' should be from among the elite, i.e. the Auliya of lofty spiritual status.
This achievement is dependent on two essentials:
(a) To an expert in the knowledge of the Shariah.
(b) To be an Aarif of Ilm-e-Haqeeqat (Spiritual Knowledge).

These facts have been extracted from Ihyaaul Uloom and Awaariful Ma-aarif by Hakimul Ummat Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thaanvi (rahmatullah alayh).

The unprejudiced, fair-minded seeker of the truth will realise that the sama' of some of the Auliya was a spiritual practice restricted to small groups of elite Auliya. It was a practice reserved exclusively for the elite who themselves had to adhere to many conditions before they were allowed to participate in sama'.

It is the heights of folly and pure shaitaaniyat to cite the sama' which was introduced by some Auliya exclusively for treating certain spiritual conditions of those who had gained lofty heights in the spiritual realm. as a basis for the wholesale legalization of music and singing for all and sundry, for the masses lost and drowned in carnal lust-fisq and fujoor -vice and immorality.

Sama' of the Auliya was never intended by the illustrious purified Souls to be a nafsaani past-time activity for the masses to derive sensual pleasure, to wile away the time and to find freedom for the expression of their carnal passions which the voice of shaitaan inflames.

Those who display the immoral audacity of citing Imaam Ghazaali (rahmatullah alayh) and other Auliya in their bid to legalize music and singing, should extricate themselves from their web of self-deception and shaitaani entrapment by stating:

a. The clear rulings of these self-same Auliya banning sama' for the public at large.

b. The numerous stringent conditions attendant to the permissibility which some Auliya have issued regarding sama'.

c. The Taubah (Repentance) and retraction made by the highest-ranking Auliya on the question of sama'.

Citation of the statements of the Auliya for extracting capital and substantiation for views which are in diametric conflict with the unambiguous pronouncements of prohibition made by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the Shaabah, the Aimmah-e-Mujtahideen and the Fuqaha in general of all ages right from the inception of Islam, and ignoring or concealing the rulings of prohibitions issued by these very Auliya is pure chicanery, fraud and deception perpetrated at the peril of jettisoning Imaan from the heart. The attitude of the modernist deviates is well-portrayed in the following Qur'aanic aayat:"What! Do you believe in a part of the Kitaab and commit kufr with a part?"

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#24 [Permalink] Posted on 3rd February 2012 08:35

The Deception Of Da'eef (Weak) Ahadeeth

A ploy of deception employed by modernist deviates who themselves are entirely ignorant of the principles governing the Ilm (Knowledge) of Hadith, is their fallacious claim that the Ahaadith which prohibit music and singing are Dhaeef. While the term, Dhaeef is of technical import in the Knowledge of Hadith, it is stupidly construed in a literal sense.

The ignoramuses labour to mislead and confuse unwary and ignorant laypeople with the manifestly false averment of Dhaeef meaning literally 'weak' and unreliable Ahaadith which have to be discarded into the waste. They reason like the jaahil who says that the terms, Bachelor of Arts, for example, refer to an unmarried male who engages in some form of art work.

Although dhaeef literally means 'weak', it never means that Ahaadith classified into this category are wholly unfit in the process of production of evidence and substantiation for a claim, rule or teaching. It suffices for the Ummah that thegreatest authorities of the Shariah - the Aimmah-e- Mujtahideen - brought these very same Ahaadith as the basis for their rulings.

The Aimmah-e-Mujtahideen surpasses the later Muhadditheen in the knowledge of Hadith and formulation of Law based on the Qur'aan and Sunnah. While the rulings of the Fuqaha in general, and the Aimmah-e-Mujtahideen in particular, are binding on the Muhadditheen, the latter have no jurisdiction, no authority and no superiority over the Aimmah Mujtahideen.

Secondly, in addition to certain Dhaeef narrations on the question of music and singing, there are a number of higher categories of Ahaadith such as Saheeh and Hasan which constitute the basis on which the prohibition is structured. Thirdly, it is a principle of Hadith accepted by all authorities that when a Dhaeef Hadith is supported by several different Asaaneed (Chains of Narration), its category is elevated, and the quality of dhu'f is negated. But the juhala do not understand the working of the principles of Hadith due to their compound ignorance.

This unprincipled and ludicrous method of argumentation by the modernist deviates represents an acknowledgement of their profound ignorance of the branches of the Shariah's Knowledge. Sound, qualified and authoritative Ilm of the Deen cannot be acquired from a self-study of English translations which are the limits of the sources of the modernists. They no not whether they are moving forwards or backwards. Imaam Ghazaali (rahmatullah alayh) has aptly summed up their intellectual derangement with his comment:"Complete blindness is better than oblique vision."

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#25 [Permalink] Posted on 7th February 2012 15:08

Hadrat Anas (رضي الله عنه) and Ummul Mu'mineen 'Aa'isha Siddeeqa (رضي الله عنها) narrate that Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "There are two sounds which are accursed in this world and the hereafter: 1) The sound of Music at the time of happiness; 2) The sound of crying and the voice of mourners at the time of a calamity." (Bazzaaz)

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#26 [Permalink] Posted on 7th February 2012 15:15

Hadrat 'Abdur Rahman Ibn 'Auf (رضي الله عنه) says that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) caught hold of my hand. I went with him to his son, Hadrat Ibraheem (رضي الله عنه). At that moment, Hadrat Ibraheem (رضي الله عنه) was in the throes of death. Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) lifted him onto his lap where he remained until he passed away. Thereafter Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) removed him from his lap and began crying. I said, "Ya Rasoolullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم)! You are crying, whereas you have prevented us from crying."

Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) answered, "I did not prevent you from crying. However, I prevent you from two foolish and immoral voices. One is the voice of shaytani music and pastimes at the time of happiness. The other is the hitting of the faces, tearing of collars and the sounds of excessive crying at the times of difficulty." (Hakim)

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#27 [Permalink] Posted on 13th February 2012 07:53

Rational Arguments

In substantiation for the claim of permissibility of the voice of shaitaan, rational arguments are also presented. It should be well-understood that Islam is the product of Wahi (Revelation of Allah سبحانه و تعالى), delivered to the Sahaabah رضي الله عنهم أجمعين by the Naql (Narration) of Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). This divinely revealed Islam was then transmitted down the centuries to posterity by way of reliable and authentic Naql, not by way of Aql (reason/intellect).

Aql has its confined limits of operation in matters of the Deen. But, it is kufr to employ Aql and rational arguments to override what has been established by reliable and authentic Naql which is the very foundation of this Deen's authenticity. This was the fundamental and fatal blunder which the philosophers had committed. In their fanciful flights of imagination they had made Deen subordinate to Aql. In so doing they plunged into the never-ending abyss of kufr. The subordination of Naql to Aql for verification, authenticity and acceptance is plain kufr.

Irrespective of whatever appeal any rational argument may exercise, the criterion of its acceptance or rejection is Wahi and the Shariah to which Wahi gave rise. Rational arguments cannot be presented in refutation of the rulings of Islam established and evidenced by authentic Naql (Narration).

The prohibition of music and singing is the pronouncement of the Qur'aan and Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). These pronouncements and decrees of the Shariah - of the Qur'aan and Sunnah - may not be refuted with rational arguments. Anyone who is dissatisfied with the Islam which has reached us via the authentic channels of Naql, should take his route out of Islam and either join some other religion of kufr or create for himself a new religion of falsehood.

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#28 [Permalink] Posted on 16th February 2012 14:43

Music And Islam

Shaykh Sulayman Moolah

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"In recent years, certain developments have taken place which has brought the subject of music as an extremely significant issue. Music has spread to such an extent that it is afflicting every muslim in this modern era. Today, individuals are being confronted by a situation where one is forced to listen to music whether by choice or without. Music is played in nearly all department stores and super markets. Even whilst walking in the streets, we find cars blaring with music. No matter which direction we go, we are blasted with music. The increasing popularity of music, which is prevalent in our society poses a tremendous danger for muslims.

Muslims are aware that nothing has been prohibited by Allah except that which is harmful to the welfare of a Muslim individual and the society as a whole. The divine attribute behind the prohibition of music can be comprehended by looking into the diverse influence music can have.

Experiments carried out by doctors and professors have confirmed that the music of today is such that it does not only affect the brain, but each and every organ of one`s body. There is a close relationship between music and bodily movements. We find that people listening to music automatically start tapping their fingers and feet, as if the music is permeating in their blood.

It is also proved that music affects one`s emotions, increases arousal in terms of alertness and excitement and also leads to various physiological changes in the person. In a psychology experiment, it was found that listening to moderate type of music increased one`s normal heart beat, whilst listening to rock music the heart beat increased even further, yet people claim that music has no effect.

It is a very ignorant and misguided attitude to percieve music as a form of pleasure and passing of time, since the messages of today`s music follow a general theme of love, fornication, drugs and freedom.

We should abstain from listening to music. If we are indulged in it, try contacting local Ulama who will help us remove this evil habit from our lives.

About Shaykh Sulaiman:

Maulana is a world renowned scholar who delivers excellent speeches in various languages covering many aspects of Deen. Allah has truly blessed him with vast knowledge.

Having memorized the Qur'aan by the age of 14, Maulana embarked on studying Islam in depth under the supervision of great Ulama. Since graduating he has travelled to all corners of the world, delivering inspirational speeches in front of large audiences and convincing many to change their lives for the better."

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#29 [Permalink] Posted on 22nd February 2012 07:37

The Final Word

The final word to clinch this controversy and discussion is the directive of the Qur'aan and the unambiguous pronouncements of prohibition made by Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Deviates with their deceptive arguments have attempted to postulate a conflict between the verbal statements of Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and certain of his practical acts. Thus, they are at pains in labouring and harping on a few isolated incidents in which the duff was used on an impromptu basis by little girls and some females. At the same time they conveniently, with much dishonestly and deception, ignore the unambiguous and explicit commands of Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) emphatically prohibiting music and singing.

They ignorantly and satanically strive to negate Rasulullah's صلى الله عليه وسلم utterances and directives with certain of his own acts which have a valid explanation for reconciliation, thus obviating the kufr conclusion of conflict between the words and deeds of the Rasool صلى الله عليه وسلم. Muslims - those who are truly Muslims - have no difficulty in understanding that they have to act in accordance with the commands of Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) which were issued for adoption and observance by the Ummah at large.

It is kufr for example to claim that every Muslim has the right to marry more than four wives because this was the practical example of the Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم).

Such a claim is totally untenable, and no one will accord it a responsive ear. The Qur'aanic ruling is explicit and emphatic: "Whatever the Rasool gives to you, adhere to it firmly, and whatever he forbids you, abstain from it." A Muslim does not produce rational arguments, narrational arguments and the views of pious men who appeared centuries after the advent of the Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) to refute and negate the very teachings, commands and prohibitions of the Rasool صلى الله عليه وسلم.

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#30 [Permalink] Posted on 24th February 2012 07:24

The Way In A Conflict

In any conflict between the practices and statements of the Auliya centuries after Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم), and the Shari'ah, the way is not to present arguments in favour of the view which is in conflict with the well-known and well-established decrees of the Shariah. The way is to refer to the Qur'aan and the Sunnah. If the practices of the Auliya are in conflict with these primary sources of Islam, they shall be set aside. The Shariah cannot be set aside. The pronouncements of Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) cannot be set aside for the sake of upholding the practices of others regardless of their rank, piety and knowledge. And, of vital importance is the fact that to understand the Qur'aan and Sunnah correctly, there is no alternative other than the Aimmah-e-Mujtahideen (رحمة الله عليهم) whose word is final and binding. These illustrious authorities have informed the Ummah that Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "I have been sent to destroy musical instruments."

This, then terminates the discussion and clears the confusion. May Allah Ta'ala safeguard the Imaan of all Mu'mineen and save us from the snares and ploys of Iblees, and from the evil which lurks in our nafs.

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