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The Islamic Ruling on Music and Singing
Mustafa Al-Kanadi's
excellent book on music and signing in Islam is a must read
for Muslims. This "book" is online on at least half a dozen
different web sites. However, all of these online versions
are from a single, EDITED version of Brother Al-Kanadi's original
work. That version has many, many typographical errors, some
added text (without it being apparent as such) and is without
a few important sections, such as the section "Exceptions
to the Rule of Prohibition." In honor of Brother Al-Kanadi,
I present to you, as best I can, the full, complete and unedited
book as it was printed by his publishers, Abul-Qasim Bookstore,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I highly recommend that you purchase
a copy of this book to add to your home library.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1: Analysis
of Quraanic Texts and Commentaries
A. Verses Claimed to
Indicate Legality of Music
1. The First Verse
2. The Second Verse
B. Quraanic Verses Alleged
to Indicate Prohibition of Music
1. The First Verse
2. The Second Verse
3. The Third Verse
Chapter 2: Critical
Analysis of the Hadeeth Literature
A. The Traditions and
their Degree of Authenticity
1. The Narration of
Al-Bukhaari
2. The Narration of
Ibn Maajah
3. The Narrations Ahamd
bin Hanbal
4. The Narration of
Al-Haakim and Others
5. The Narration of
Abu Bakr Ash-Shaafi'ee
Chapter 3: Consensus
of the Companions, Taabi'een, Imams and other Fuqahaa
A. The Position of the
Companions on this Issue
B. The View of the Taabi'een,
Imams and Scholars after Them
1. Imam Abu Haneefah
2. Imam Maalik
3. Imam Ash-Shaafi'ee
4. Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal
C. Those Who Approved
of Singing and Its Refutation
Chapter 4: The Wisdom
Behind Its Prohibition by the Divively-revealed Shari'ah
Chapter 5: Exceptions
to the Rule of Prohibition as Indicated by the Authentic Sunnah
A. Examples of Occasions
Specified by the Sunnah
1. Jihaad and Its Adjuncts
2. The Celebration of
the two 'Eed Festivals
3. The Wedding Feast
4. The Arrival of a
Respected Personality
B. Other Occasions Agreed
upon by Scholars
C. Occasions Differed
Upon by Scholars: A Critical Analysis and Refutation
Chapter 6: Synopsis
of Preceeding Shari'ah Texts along with Conclusions to be
Drawn from Them
A. Musical Instruments
B. Singing (Ghinaa)
C. Related Issues Proceeding
from the General Rule of Prohibition
1. Dancing
2. Professions Connected
with Music and Its Adjuncts
3. The Muslim's Duty
Regarding It
4. The Varying Gravity
of the Sinfullness of Music and Singing
D. Some Acceptable Alternatives
to Prohibited forms of Music and Singing
1. Recitation of and
Listening to the Reading of Allah's Book
2. Singing and Listening
to Islamic Songs
3. Remembrance of Allah
(dhikr)
4. Healthy Physical
Sports
Conclusion
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