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What is the ruling on listening to praise accompanied by the hand drum?

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The questioner : Is it permissible to listen to praise if it is recited with a melodic voice and the hand drum is struck with it? It is known that it may contain some errors that touch upon the creed, and some of it

The Shaykh : is good. What do you mean by praise? Most praise, especially that of the later generations, generally contains exaggeration that touches upon the creed and falls into what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade.
Also, why is the hand drum struck? This is a mistake, because the hand drum is originally a musical instrument from the musical instruments, so it is not permissible except where the Sunnah has brought it. Did you understand?
So playing music for praise is not permissible, even with the hand drum. And if it is free from the hand drum, we look at whether it contains exaggeration from what Allah forbade or what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) forbade. If it contains exaggeration, it is not permissible. If it does not contain exaggeration, there is no harm, on the condition that it is not for a specific occasion, like those who do it in what they call the celebration of the Prophet's birthday. This is not permissible in any case, right? It appears that this is of the kind of the dhikr, and those who clap after, generally nod their heads, yes, meaning they dance. It is not permissible. All of this is a mistake.
Source قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 275 - 332 هل يصح سماع المديح إذا يقال بصوت ملحن ويضرب معها الدف علما أنه قد تكون فيه بعض الأخطاء... — youtube.com

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