What is the ruling on women performing Islamic songs for children?
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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : There are songs in the market called Islamic songs for children that are sung by girls.
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : They are sung by girls whose ages are over thirteen and fourteen.
The Shaykh : Girls.
The questioner : Yes, women sing them. What are their ages?
The Shaykh : The singer, yes.
The questioner : They circulate in the market among the youth. For example, we have a song called "For the Mother." This particular song is sung by a girl who is approximately fifteen years old. It is circulating, and also.
The Shaykh : But is it filmed, or is it just voices?
The questioner : Just the voice. Does this fall under the warning for those who listen to the female singer?
The Shaykh : No, this is feared to lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) because if she is older, her voice will be attractive. Therefore, it is prohibited for this reason. The owner of the recording who sells these tapes should be advised and told that what he earns from this is haram (forbidden) and unlawful for him. If he stops, that is what is required. If he does not stop, the matter is referred to the authorities. Yes, the left.
The Shaykh : Yes?
The questioner : They are sung by girls whose ages are over thirteen and fourteen.
The Shaykh : Girls.
The questioner : Yes, women sing them. What are their ages?
The Shaykh : The singer, yes.
The questioner : They circulate in the market among the youth. For example, we have a song called "For the Mother." This particular song is sung by a girl who is approximately fifteen years old. It is circulating, and also.
The Shaykh : But is it filmed, or is it just voices?
The questioner : Just the voice. Does this fall under the warning for those who listen to the female singer?
The Shaykh : No, this is feared to lead to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) because if she is older, her voice will be attractive. Therefore, it is prohibited for this reason. The owner of the recording who sells these tapes should be advised and told that what he earns from this is haram (forbidden) and unlawful for him. If he stops, that is what is required. If he does not stop, the matter is referred to the authorities. Yes, the left.