” The Imam concluded...

” The Imam concluded, “ Thus even learning to sing or play music, teaching it, to be paid for these things, or to be in any way engrossed in these vices is haram. ” Music – According to the Ahadith (Traditions) Some more traditions prohibiting music are given below. Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq reports from the Holy that he said: “ I prohibit for you dancing and playing flute and drums.

“(3) The Holy Prophet also said: “ The Almighty Allah has sent me as a mercy to the worlds and to guide the people. He ordered me to eradicate the playing of flute, other instruments of music, all games of vice, idol (worship) and all practices of the days of ignorance.

“(4) Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq says: “ A person who has received blessings from Allah and while having these blessings, he plays the flute, it is as if he has been thankless of the blessings .”(5) Let us remember that every moment of our lives, we are enjoying Allah’s unlimited benevolence.

Music Causes Shamelessness and Hypocrisy The Sixth Imam, Ja’far ibn Muhammad has also stated: “ The playing of the violin promotes the growth of hypocrisy in the heart like water assists the growth of vegetation (algae). “(6) The Imam also says: “ If drums and cymbals are played at one’s house, then for forty days, Allah will impose a satan by the name of ‘Qafandar’. The satans will infiltrate into every cell of the person’s body.

With the spread of this evil, the person loses all sense of dignity and self-esteem. One will then not care as to what he says or what is said about him. Then, this satan will blow into this person and as a result, one will become utterly shameless. So much so that he will not be concerned or affected even if his women are dishonoured.

“(7) It is usually observed that people in whose homes music is played on a regular basis, either using musical instruments, by radio or cassettes, are absolutely shameless and wanton. Musicians and Songs Muaddal Ibn Ziyad says: “I was in the company of Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq when a person said, “ When I go to the toilet, I can hear the singing girls of my neighbour. Sometimes, I remain (in the toilet) a bit longer so that I may listen to more of it.

” Imam replied: “ Desist from listening to music and songs attentively .” Then this man further said, “ Master, I do not go to music gatherings! I only hear the sounds!