The Ruling on Islamic Anthems
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Question:
What is the ruling on one who raises the young generation on Islamic songs and encourages them to listen to them, saying that they are better than songs? What is the ruling on these songs, and what is the decisive statement regarding them?
Answer:
Songs are among songs; it is not as is said that they are better than songs, but rather they are among songs because they are hymns, melodic tunes, group vocals, and entertainment. We did not worship with songs; we worship Allah the Exalted by reciting the Qur'an. We did not worship with songs. This is with the Sufis; the Sufis are the ones who draw near to Allah through songs. As for the people of the Sunnah, they draw near to Allah by reciting the Qur'an, the remembrance of Allah the Exalted, tasbih, tahlil, takbir, and seeking knowledge.
What is the ruling on one who raises the young generation on Islamic songs and encourages them to listen to them, saying that they are better than songs? What is the ruling on these songs, and what is the decisive statement regarding them?
Answer:
Songs are among songs; it is not as is said that they are better than songs, but rather they are among songs because they are hymns, melodic tunes, group vocals, and entertainment. We did not worship with songs; we worship Allah the Exalted by reciting the Qur'an. We did not worship with songs. This is with the Sufis; the Sufis are the ones who draw near to Allah through songs. As for the people of the Sunnah, they draw near to Allah by reciting the Qur'an, the remembrance of Allah the Exalted, tasbih, tahlil, takbir, and seeking knowledge.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الأناشيد؟ وما حكم تربية النشء على سماعها؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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