Darul Ifta Kauzariyya

Is vocal karoke permissible....?

Qu-Id: Q0290
Madhab: General/Other
Date: 01-01-1970
Question:
In modern times, an art called vocal karoke or vocal beatbox is trending. It is an art that makes the same sound of musical instruments with the human mouth. Is it permissible to listen directly....?Is it permissible to record and listen?

Answer:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الجواب وبالله التوفيق والنجاح

 

Music is a deadly disease that has a profound effect on human heart.

أن رسول الله -صلى الله عليه وسلم- قال « فى هذه الأمة خسف ومسخ وقذف ». فقال رجل من المسلمين يا رسول الله ومتى ذاك قال « إذا ظهرت القينات والمعازف وشربت الخمور ». 
                          (جامع الترمذي)
((In this Ummah there will be [people who will be] sunk into the earth, deformed, and upon whom stones will rain from heaven.))

When the Sahâbî enquired as to when will that be, Rasûlullâh sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam replied:

((When singing girls and instruments of music will appear (become prevalent), and wine will be drunk.))


As listening to music is prohibited; listening to music made by vocal karaoke is also not permissible.
 

والله أعلم بالصواب
Written by: Althaf Qasimi
Checked & Approved by: Mufti Rajeeb Al Qasimi
Published by: Mufti Rajeeb Al Qasimi