What is the criterion for defining the music found in mobile phones and other devices?
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The questioner : Devices such as automatic callers, pagers, telephones, and bells have tones that resemble music. What is the criterion for us to know whether it is music or not, given that it comes from devices that are not drums or instruments of amusement?
The Shaykh : Yes, he says: Now there are devices with ringtones that resemble music. I say: The ringtones in these devices do not resemble music, and the intended purpose is achieved by them. Therefore, a person should not expose himself to something doubtful when there is something clear with no issue. Yes.
The questioner : Music?
The Shaykh : Music is well known, so whatever resembles it is forbidden.
The questioner : They differ.
The Shaykh : In what do they differ?
The questioner : Is it a disagreement over whether it is music or not?
The Shaykh : It is well known, my brother. Music is well known. Listen to the tests, listen to the radio stations that broadcast music. And I told you a moment ago: leave the doubtful thing, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 5711Sahih (Darussalam) Yes, after that.
The Shaykh : Yes, he says: Now there are devices with ringtones that resemble music. I say: The ringtones in these devices do not resemble music, and the intended purpose is achieved by them. Therefore, a person should not expose himself to something doubtful when there is something clear with no issue. Yes.
The questioner : Music?
The Shaykh : Music is well known, so whatever resembles it is forbidden.
The questioner : They differ.
The Shaykh : In what do they differ?
The questioner : Is it a disagreement over whether it is music or not?
The Shaykh : It is well known, my brother. Music is well known. Listen to the tests, listen to the radio stations that broadcast music. And I told you a moment ago: leave the doubtful thing, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: