The Ruling on Tones and Bells Emitted by Devices
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There are instruments such as: The automatic call, the pager, and telephone devices and bells have tones that resemble music. What is the criterion for us to know whether it is music or not, even though it is emitted from devices that are not like drums or instruments of amusement?
He says: Indeed, devices have now appeared that have ringtones resembling music,I say: In these devices, there are ringtones that do not resemble music, and the intended purpose is achieved by them. Therefore, a person should not expose himself to something that is doubtful when there is something clear that has no issue.
The questioner: And how do we know what music is?The Shaykh: Music is well known, so whatever resembles it is forbidden.
The questioner: Do they differ?The Shaykh: In what do they differ?The questioner: They differ: is it music or not?The Shaykh: It is well known, my brother! Music is well known. Listen to the news, listen to the radio stations,And I told you a little while ago: Leave the doubtful thing,By the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): (Leave what makes you doubt for what does not make you doubt).
He says: Indeed, devices have now appeared that have ringtones resembling music,I say: In these devices, there are ringtones that do not resemble music, and the intended purpose is achieved by them. Therefore, a person should not expose himself to something that is doubtful when there is something clear that has no issue.
The questioner: And how do we know what music is?The Shaykh: Music is well known, so whatever resembles it is forbidden.
The questioner: Do they differ?The Shaykh: In what do they differ?The questioner: They differ: is it music or not?The Shaykh: It is well known, my brother! Music is well known. Listen to the news, listen to the radio stations,And I told you a little while ago: Leave the doubtful thing,By the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): (Leave what makes you doubt for what does not make you doubt).