The Meaning of Imam Ahmad’s Statement on Singing: “I Do Not Like It”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) saying about singing, “I do not like it,” does this phrase mean that he was not certain about its prohibition?
Answer:
Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) was scrupulous in his expression. When a matter became clear to him, he would say, “I do not like this,” or “I have not heard anything about it,” or something similar. He was cautious (may Allah have mercy on him). However, it is established in the evidence that singing is forbidden. This is what is established in the evidence, and it is what Ahmad stated. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) saying about singing, “I do not like it,” does this phrase mean that he was not certain about its prohibition?
Answer:
Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) was scrupulous in his expression. When a matter became clear to him, he would say, “I do not like this,” or “I have not heard anything about it,” or something similar. He was cautious (may Allah have mercy on him). However, it is established in the evidence that singing is forbidden. This is what is established in the evidence, and it is what Ahmad stated. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 53 من 86 /شرح كتاب إغاثة اللهفان في مصائد الشيطان/صوت المعازف/صالح الفوزان/العقيدة/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:08:13)
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