The Ruling on One Who Permits Singing and Music
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The questioner:
This questioner says: What is the ruling on one who permits singing and music?
The Shaykh:
This is considered an error and an exaggeration, but given the disagreement on this matter, one might assume that the disagreement is evidence of permissibility, in which case he would be excused from being declared a disbeliever. However, it is said to him: This is an error and this is misguidance. Given the difference of opinion among scholars, this issue is a matter of disagreement, but the correct and true position is that it is forbidden. However, he may have thought that the second opinion is the correct one, and he did not intend to do so; he did not intend to deem the forbidden permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, and this is...
The Shaykh:
This is a type of figurative interpretation (ta'wil) for which one is excused. But did he say, "There is no sin on you or on your father"? No, he said, "You are Adam." This is something that is not permissible. There is a disagreement about what makes it permissible or not; it is not the case that this is evidence that it is permissible. Yes.
This questioner says: What is the ruling on one who permits singing and music?
The Shaykh:
This is considered an error and an exaggeration, but given the disagreement on this matter, one might assume that the disagreement is evidence of permissibility, in which case he would be excused from being declared a disbeliever. However, it is said to him: This is an error and this is misguidance. Given the difference of opinion among scholars, this issue is a matter of disagreement, but the correct and true position is that it is forbidden. However, he may have thought that the second opinion is the correct one, and he did not intend to do so; he did not intend to deem the forbidden permissible. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, and this is...
The Shaykh:
This is a type of figurative interpretation (ta'wil) for which one is excused. But did he say, "There is no sin on you or on your father"? No, he said, "You are Adam." This is something that is not permissible. There is a disagreement about what makes it permissible or not; it is not the case that this is evidence that it is permissible. Yes.
Source
شرح نواقض الإسلام [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من الناقض الخامس : من أبغض شيئًا مما جاء به الرسول - صلى الله عليه وسلم - ولو عمل به؛ كفر — islamhouse.com (11:04)
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