Listening to music to get close to Allah Ta'ala

Q: If music makes me close to Allah, is it jaaiz?

A: Music is prohibited in Islam. The prohibition of music is established through many authentic Ahaadith. Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “I was sent to destroy all musical instruments”. Hence, music cannot make you close to Allah Ta'ala. Rather, it will distance you from Allah Ta'ala.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)