Using ijtihad to understand differing Muslim attitudes to music
I can analyse different Islamic sources to better understand different Muslim worldviews regarding music.
Using ijtihad to understand differing Muslim attitudes to music
I can analyse different Islamic sources to better understand different Muslim worldviews regarding music.
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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.
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