Music Causes Shamelessness and Hypocrisy The Sixth Imam (a.

Music Causes Shamelessness and Hypocrisy The Sixth Imam (a.s.) has also stated, “The playing of violin promotes the growth of hypocrisy in the heart like water assists the growth of vegetation (algae).”[^4] Imam (a.s.) also says, “If drums and cymbals are played at one’s house for forty days, Allah will impose a satan by the name of ‘faqandir’. 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.

He will then not care as to what he says or what is said about him. Then, this satan blows into this person. As a result, he becomes utterly shameless. So mush so that he is not concerned or affected even if his women are dishonoured.”[^5] It is usually observed that the people in whose homes music is played with regularity either using musical instruments or by radio or cassettes are absolutely shameless and wanton.

Musician and the Song Muadda Ibn Ziyad says, “I was in the company of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) when a person said, “When I go to the toilet, I can hear the singing girls of my neighbour. Sometimes, I remain (in toilet) longer so that I may listen to more of it.” Imam (a.s.) said: “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!” Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Have you not read this Qur’anic verse... “Surely, the hearing and the sight and the heart, all of these shall be questioned about that?” (Surah al-‘Isrā’, 17:36) The man replied, “I was not aware of this ayat. I regret my actions. I shall not do so in the future. I repent for my past sins and I seek forgiveness from my Lord.” Seeing his condition, Imam (a.s.) said, “Get up ! Go and perform ghusl and offer Salāt and pray for forgiveness.

You have certainly been involved in a deadly sin and a terrible situation. You have repented for it and I thank Allah for that; and I seek forgiveness of Allah for all those things that He dislikes. Certainly, Allah only dislikes the evil things.

Leave the evil things to the evil people because there are different people suitable for different things.”[^6] Divine Bounties (Barakat) are Removed Amir ul-Mu’minīn ‘Ali (a.s.) says, “Angels do not even enter a house that has wine, drum, tambourine or a flute. Even the prayers of the inhabitants of this house are unacceptable.