Music, Nasheeds and Nazams

Q: If I sing sometimes will it be a sin? Is singing prohibited in Islam?

Q: Is listening to plain music haram?

Q: Is qaseedaa which incites love for Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and awliya etc. which includes music halaal?

Q: I know it is impermisible but is it sinful to keep a musical alarm?

Q: Which type of music is permissible? No beats? Good lyrics? No music at all?

Q: Is it a sin to have a musical alarm?

Q: I'm planning to enter a skit competition and I'm planning to use copyrighted music in the skit. If I do win the competition, Is the money I've won considered as haraam?

Q: Is tapping with fingers on a patla/table with rhythm classed as music?

Q: Is duff allowed in Islam and if allowed on special occasions only then when?

Q: Is it allowed to sing a song without music?