Using ijtihad to understand differing Muslim attitudes to music
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can analyse different Islamic sources to better understand different Muslim worldviews regarding music.
Key learning points
- The topic of music is something debated in Islam as to whether it is halal or haram.
- Some Muslims believe that music is haram and interpret Islamic sources to make this argument.
- Other Muslims interpret the sources differently to argue certain forms of music are permissible.
- Analysing the way the different sources have been interpreted can allow us to better understand Muslim worldviews.
Keywords
Halal - actions or things which are permitted within Islam
Haram - any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam
Ijtihad - the human effort and reasoning used to work out the Shariah
Shariah - a set of moral and religious laws that guide Muslims
Worldview - a person's way of understanding, experiencing and responding to the world
Common misconception
All Muslims think that music is haram or forbidden.
There is a diversity of Islamic worldviews regarding whether music can be listened to and the types of music that are permissible.
Teacher tip
Listen to a clip from Muslim musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.After Prophet Muhammad’s death, Muslims faced new not directly answered in scripture.
Q2.What makes ijtihad different from personal opinion?
Q3.Why is the Prophet’s approval of ijtihad important?
Q4.Which of the following could be addressed using ijtihad?
Q5.Different scholars may reach different based on interpretation.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.A worldview shapes how a person understands, , and responds to life.
Q2.What can influence scholars’ interpretation of Shariah?
Q3.Music is debated as being either halal or ...
Q4.Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's music showed love and towards Allah.
Q5.Which factor influences whether music is considered halal?
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