What is the authenticity of the hadith: “Two voices are cursed: a wail at a calamity, and a flute at a blessing”? And is the flute intended here to be the *zaghārid* (shrieking)?

The questioner:
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. What is the authenticity of this hadith? “Two voices are cursed: a wail at a calamity, and a flute at a blessing.” And what is intended by the flute? Is the flute intended here to be the *zaghārid*? And what is its ruling? Since many women engage in a lot of *zaghārid* at their celebrations?

The Shaykh:
Yes. As far as I know, the hadith is . These two voices are detestable: the voice at a calamity, which is wailing, and I seek refuge in Allah from that; and the voice at a blessing, which is the sound of songs and musical instruments. This is also forbidden because it indicates ingratitude for the blessing, and it indicates arrogance and insolence. It is obligatory for the one to whom Allah has granted a blessing to thank Allah the Exalted, and not to respond to this blessing with disobedience. As for *zaghārid*, it is among the matters that some women have become accustomed to, so it is not permissible because it exposes the woman’s voice, and men hear it. Yes.

The questioner:
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. So is it the one intended, or is it intended along with others, Shaykh Salih?

The Shaykh:
No, it is an innovation; it was not known before.

The presenter:
Mm.

The Shaykh:
But it is prohibited from the aspect that the woman’s voice may be heard by men. Yes.