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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Your Questions Answered (volume 3) Q60: What About Silent Movies? I have come to understand that it is because of the music accompanying them that films are forbidden in our Sheriat. Is it true? If so why is it haram to see silent movies? A. As explained above, it is not only because of Music. There are other factors involved. If there is a "silent" film which is free from obscenity, dance and "crime-training" then it is not 'Haram'.

By the way, I have been told that even in educational films, there is always music in the background. Q61: THE FILM "PILGRIMAGE TO MECCA" Are we (i.e. Ithnasheris) allowed to see the film Pilgrimage to Mecca'? A. The films in general have some features, anyone of which is enough to make it a 'Gunah-e-Kabira'. (See for detail. Question No. 59).

Then there is a principle of sheriat that a man should not go to a place which is generally used for Haram deeds even if he goes there for a perfectly Halal purpose. Because, first, the passer-by would not know his real intention and would think that he is going there for committing that sin. Secondly, he will become used to go to such places which is dangerous in itself. Thirdly, others by seeing him going there will be encouraged to follow his example.

Now, even if a perfectly safe film is being shown in a cinema, it is not good to go there. Apart from the above-mentioned three reasons, your children will think that there is nothing wrong in going to cinema; and thus you will be responsible to create in them a sinful habit. Q62: CAN WE WATCH TELEVISION? Can we watch the television? A. The instrument, i.e.

television is not haram, if you use it to see or hear things which shariat has allowed; but if you use it to hear music, songs, dances and obscene films, then it is haram. Q63: WASTING OF TIME Is wasting of time forbidden (Haram)? If not, then why many people say that we are not allowed to play those games; such as cards (without money), draughts etc. The reason, they say, is wasting of time? A.

Only such games and plays are allowed in Islam which builds or increases the strength of your body - like outdoor games. So far as playing of cards is concerned, if a game is generally played for gambling purpose, then that game is 'Haram' even if you play it without gambling; because it will create a familiarity with such games and may even lead to the gambling stage. Q64: IS ISLAM A BARBARIC RELIGION?