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Summary

The speaker addresses the controversy surrounding music from a logical perspective, highlighting that many non-Muslims, regardless of their religion, find modern pop music dirty and immoral. He argues that the music industry promotes inappropriate behavior and suggests replacing music with the melodious recitation of the Quran. The speaker cites a European experiment where non-Muslims found the Quran soothing without knowing what it was. He emphasizes the importance of opting for spiritually uplifting content over questionable music and recommends using Islamic children's apps for value-based entertainment.

Takeaways

• 🎶 Music debate: There's a huge debate about music from a religious perspective.
• 🗣️ Non-Muslim views: Many religious non-Muslims (Christians, Jews, Hindus) do not allow their children to listen to certain pop music because they find it dirty, immoral, filthy, degrading, and unacceptable.
• ⚖️ Permissibility: There might be a limited permissibility for certain types of music, like Islamic songs with beautiful meanings, but within strict limits.
• 🎸 Industry critique: The speaker criticizes the music industry for promoting behavior that they consider unnatural and controlled by negative influences.
• 📖 Quran replacement: The speaker advocates replacing music with melodious recitations of the Quran, which they find soothing and spiritually uplifting.
• 🌍 Non-Muslim reactions: In a European experiment, non-Muslims reacted positively to listening to the Quran without knowing it was the Quran, describing it as calm, cool, and soothing.
• 🕌 Muslim reflection: The speaker questions why Muslims are not achieving comfort from the Quran and encourages replacing music with Quranic recitation.
• 📜 Religious guidance: The speaker would rather be known for giving up music for the Quran, reflecting on the debate about the permissibility of music in Islam.
• 📚 Scholarly consensus: The majority of scholars consider today's music industry impermissible, and even those who allow some music do not permit the current industry standards.
• 📱 Islamic children's app: The speaker promotes 'One for Kids TV,' an Islamic children's app offering fun, educational, and value-based entertainment.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the speaker's discussion?

The main topic of the speaker's discussion is the debate about music from both a religious and logical perspective.

What does the speaker mention about the views of religious non-Muslims on popular music?

The speaker mentions that religious non-Muslims, including Christians, Jews, and Hindus, often find the music industry dirty, immoral, and unacceptable, and they do not allow their children to listen to popular music.

What does the speaker suggest as a permissible alternative to popular music?

The speaker suggests that perhaps the doof (a type of drum) is permissible within certain limits and that Islamic songs with beautiful meanings might also be acceptable within certain limits.

How does the speaker describe the effect of music on people?

The speaker describes that music can lead people to start moving their bodies uncontrollably, beginning with tapping their fingers and eventually moving their whole body, which he attributes to the influence of Shaytan (Satan).

What is the speaker's view on the lyrics of modern music?

The speaker believes that the lyrics of modern music have become very dirty and degrading, and he considers it a sign of the hour (end times).

What does the speaker propose as a better alternative to listening to music?

The speaker proposes listening to melodious recitations of the Quran as a better alternative to listening to music, suggesting that it is beautiful, soothing, and spiritually uplifting.

How do non-Muslims generally react to listening to the Quran, according to the speaker?

According to the speaker, non-Muslims who listened to the Quran in a test described it as calming, soothing, and spiritually uplifting.

What does the speaker say about scholars' views on the music industry?

The speaker states that the majority of scholars say music is not permissible, and even those who allow it within certain limits do not consider the modern music industry permissible.

What personal stance does the speaker take regarding listening to music?

The speaker personally chooses to give up dirty music for the words of the Quran, preferring to be resurrected in front of Allah as someone who avoided questionable music.

What does the speaker say about the importance of substituting music with the Quran?

The speaker emphasizes that substituting music with the Quran can bring soothing and comfort, and it aligns with spiritual and religious values, suggesting that Muslims should make this substitution.

Outlines

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🎵 The Debate on Music in Various Religions

The speaker addresses the contentious topic of music, particularly in religious contexts, citing opinions from Christians, Jews, and Hindus who refrain from allowing their children to listen to certain pop stars due to the industry's perceived immorality and degradation. Despite being from different faiths, they share a common stance on the issue.

🕌 Islamic Perspective on Music

From an Islamic viewpoint, the speaker discusses the permissibility of music, particularly focusing on musical instruments and the industry. While some scholars might allow limited forms like the doof or certain Islamic songs, the general consensus remains that mainstream music is impermissible due to its association with immoral behavior.

🕋 The Natural Influence of Music

The speaker describes how music naturally influences listeners, leading to physical reactions such as tapping, head nodding, and body movement. This is interpreted as a form of control, diverting people from spiritual and moral paths.

📖 The Alternative: Quranic Recitation

As an alternative to music, the speaker advocates for listening to the Quran's melodious recitation. They highlight a recent European experiment where non-Muslims found Quranic recitation soothing and spiritual, contrasting it with the lack of comfort felt by some Muslims from the Quran.

🙌 Choosing Quran over Music

The speaker encourages Muslims to replace music with Quranic recitation, emphasizing the spiritual and moral benefits. They argue that even if there is debate among scholars about the permissibility of music, the overwhelming consensus is against the modern music industry. The speaker stresses the importance of being resurrected with a clear conscience, having chosen the Quran over music.

📺 Promoting Islamic Children's Content

The script concludes with a promotion for 'One for Kids TV,' an Islamic children's app offering fun, educational, and value-based entertainment. The app is highly rated and available on major app stores, aiming to provide a wholesome alternative for Muslim families.

Keywords

💡Music debate

The speaker addresses the ongoing discussion about the permissibility and impact of music from both religious and logical perspectives. The debate highlights differing views on whether listening to music aligns with Islamic principles, with some religious authorities deeming it impermissible.

💡Religious perspective

This refers to the viewpoint of various religious teachings on music. The speaker mentions that, from an Islamic standpoint, the majority of scholars view music as impermissible, while some allow it within certain limits.

💡Logical perspective

The speaker explores the issue of music from a logical standpoint, beyond religious arguments. He cites examples of non-Muslim parents from different faiths (Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism) who prohibit certain music in their homes due to its perceived immorality and negative influence.

💡Music industry

The speaker criticizes the modern music industry, describing it as 'dirty,' 'immoral,' and 'filthy.' He argues that the content often promotes negative values and behaviors, making it unsuitable for consumption, especially by children.

💡Doof

The speaker mentions the 'doof,' a type of percussion instrument, suggesting that it might be permissible in Islamic context within certain limits. This contrasts with the broader music industry, which he criticizes heavily.

💡Islamic song

The speaker suggests that singing songs with Islamic themes and meaningful lyrics might be permissible. This highlights a distinction between general music and religiously-themed songs which convey positive messages.

💡Musical instruments

The use of musical instruments is a contentious issue discussed by the speaker. He argues against the use of musical instruments in general, suggesting they lead to undesirable behaviors and distract from spiritual pursuits.

💡Quran recitation

The speaker advocates for replacing music with the melodious recitation of the Quran. He emphasizes that listening to Quranic recitation can provide calmness and spiritual solace, contrasting it with the negative influences of modern music.

💡Non-Muslim reactions

The speaker refers to an experiment where non-Muslims listened to Quranic recitation without knowing its origin. Their reactions were positive, describing the recitation as calming and soothing, thus supporting his argument for its beneficial effects.

💡Sign of the hour

This term refers to signs of the end times in Islamic eschatology. The speaker suggests that the widespread acceptance and prevalence of 'dirty' music are indicators of moral decline and a sign of the approaching end times.

Highlights

There is a huge debate about music from a religious and logical perspective.

Research with non-Muslims shows they wouldn't allow their children to listen to top pop stars due to perceived immorality.

Non-Muslim religious individuals, including Christians, Jews, and Hindus, consider the music industry dirty and unacceptable in their homes.

The speaker acknowledges a possible permissibility of the doof (a type of drum) within certain limits and for Islamic songs with beautiful meanings.

Concerns are raised about the influence of musical instruments and the music industry on people's behavior.

The speaker emphasizes that the words in contemporary music have become dirty, which is considered a sign of the hour (end times).

A call to replace listening to contemporary music with melodious Quran recitation for spiritual soothing and comfort.

Non-Muslims reacted positively to Quran recitation, describing it as calm, cool, soothing, and spiritual.

Muslims are encouraged to find soothing and comfort in the Quran, as opposed to not achieving any from contemporary music.

The speaker prefers to be resurrected as someone who gave up dirty music for the words of Allah.

Acknowledgment of a debate among scholars about the permissibility of music, with a majority deeming it impermissible.

Even those scholars who allow some scope for music do not endorse the current music industry.

An appeal to prioritize Quran recitation over music to be better prepared for the afterlife.

Promotion of the One4Kids TV app, highlighting its educational and value-based entertainment for Muslim children.

Encouragement to join thousands of families worldwide in using the One4Kids TV app for a journey of learning and fun.

Transcripts

the reality is my brothers and sisters I

know today there is a huge debate about

music I want to mention again we spoke

about logic a little bit earlier we know

from a religious perspective the ruling

let's speak about from a logical

perspective wall now I have done my own

little research with non-muslims and I

have asked religious non-muslims I'm

talking of Christians and Jews and

Hindus Etc

naming top pop stars from the music

industry would you allow your children

to listen to this person never would you

allow them this never would you allow

them that never why it's dirty it's

immoral it's filthy it's degrading and

it's unacceptable not in my home but

you're a Christian I know not allowed

but you're a Jew not allowed in my home

but you're a Hindu never not with my

children why because the industry is

dirty that's what it is so people argue

no there is maybe perhaps I do a agree

perhaps the doof is permissible within

certain limits within certain limits

perhaps if you are singing an Islamic

song with beautiful meanings perhaps

within limits there is a certain

permissibility but here I'm speaking of

the musical instruments and the music

industry whereby people start

shaking I don't even know

what it comes naturally they say it's

natural it's not natural it's Shan's way

of controlling you you listen to the

beat the beat continues you start

tapping your finger you start moving

your head little while later you start

moving the top of your body and a little

while later you start moving the bottom

of it may Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala

forgive us and the words have become so

dirty my brothers and sisters that it is

a sign of the hour and people say

nothing wrong my brother you have a

beard that reaches the ground and you

still bopping may Allah forgive you and

forgive all of us you cannot do that

we need to be

careful I want to teach you something

very very beautiful why don't you

replace that with the Quran melodious

recitation listen to listen to anyone

else that you would perhaps like

beautiful recital of your choice Abdul

Basit Abdul Samad whoever else you like

there will be so many people replace it

it's beautiful it's soothing go on to

YouTube and check how the non-muslims

reacted to a a a survey or a little test

an exp experiment that was done where

they were told to listen to this Quran

without knowing it's the Quran and

comment about it w now in Europe the

test was done recently and a lot of them

say it's so calm it's so cool it's so

soothing I feel spiritual go and listen

to the answers it's their life for

everyone to see and we Muslims who have

the Quran we are not achieving any

soothing no Comfort no nothing from this

how and why surely you can replace it I

would rather be resurrected and arrive

in the presence of Allah subhana waala

having known as a person who gave up

Dirty music for the words of yours oh

Allah I didn't want to listen to all of

this I gave it up I know there was a

debate about Halal Haram I do know the

majority of the scholars said it's not

permissible I do know some of them said

okay within a certain scope it's okay

but remember those who say within a

certain scope it's okay none of them say

that the musical industry of today is

permissible not even one of

them remember

that I would rather come in front of

Allah and be resurrected as a person who

just substituted all of this for the

Quran

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