Is the duff among musical instruments, and is it permissible to listen to it?

Question : Please, peace be upon you, and upon you be peace. A question on this. Yes, she asks: When is it permissible to listen to the duff, Honorable Shaykh?

Answer : The duff is among musical instruments. The drum is among musical instruments, the zirr is among musical instruments, the rabab is among musical instruments, and music is among musical instruments. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: This is an explicit text regarding the prohibition of musical instruments. However, the duff is an exception in certain occasions, such as wedding celebrations, the celebration of a traveler’s return, the festivals, and the like. In these cases, there is a dispensation for the duff. But without a reason, it is not permissible. As for the drum, the zirr, music, and the rabab, they are forbidden in all cases. May Allah reward you with good.