Egypt now looks set to inherit the coveted title of Arab country with the most absurd restrictions. Having made little progress in combating an Islamist insurgency, the Sisi regime has turned its attention to the “threat” posed by atheists, gay people and – increasingly – musicians. A Muslim country frowning upon music is no surprise, […]
France imam: “When Allah speaks of music in the Qur’an he reminds us that music is the devil’s language”
Hadith Qudsi 19:5: “The Prophet said that Allah commanded him to destroy all the musical instruments, idols, crosses and all the trappings of ignorance.” (The Hadith Qudsi, or holy Hadith, are those in which Muhammad transmits the words of Allah, although those words are not in the Qur’an.) Muhammad also said: (1) “Allah Mighty and […]
Video: Talkin’ ’bout my Sharia generation
هههههههههه افضل لقطة حتى الان… pic.twitter.com/6mPgADqkRX — DON 7ANQ (@7ANQ_) June 18, 2015 Islamic supremacist channels Pete Townshend. “I may go far if I smash my guitar…” Or oud. And speaking of Sharia, isn’t the oud-smasher’s skirt a bit short? Hadith Qudsi 19:5: “The Prophet said that Allah commanded him to destroy all the musical […]
‘Do the Muslims Love Their Children Too?’: Reapplying Sting’s Cold War anthem to a new war
In Europe and America, There’s a growing feeling of hysteria… . . . But what may save us, me and you, Is if the [Muslims] love their children too. —Adapted from ‘Russians’, by Sting, 1985. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the launch of Sting’s solo career with his critically acclaimed, […]
Islamic State in Libya burns musical instruments as un-Islamic
When I have pointed out that Sharia forbids music, I’ve been excoriated as a greasy Islamophobe. Unfortunately, the Islamic State appears to have been reading Islamophobic literature. Hadith Qudsi 19:5: “The Prophet said that Allah commanded him to destroy all the musical instruments, idols, crosses and all the trappings of ignorance.” (The Hadith Qudsi, or […]
Maldives Tourism Minister: Music acts to promote tourism, not defy Islam
Ahmed Adheeb is on the defensive about bringing in foreign musicians to perform in the Maldives because Islamic law forbids most forms of music. In the West, publishing this information brings one swift charges of “Islamophobia” and “bigotry,” but apparently many people in the Maldives have been reading “Islamophobic” literature, as they now believe that […]
Malaysia: Islamic scholars say playing guitar and piano against Islamic law
This is why Cat Stevens gave up music when he became Yusuf Islam, although his return to music suggests that these prohibitions can be set aside for purposes of dawah. In any case, this prohibition is not limited to Malaysian Islamic scholars, as it is founded on the hadiths below. It is consistent with the […]
Somalia: Misunderstanders of Islam ban musical ringtones on phones
It’s funny how those who point out that Islamic law forbids music are branded as “Islamophobes” by Muslims in the West, whereas in Somalia the Muslims themselves seem to be “Islamophobic”: “We don’t allow anything that goes against our religion, especially music,” said Sheikh Hassan Yaqub, apparently a serious Misunderstander of Islam. There Is No […]
Afghan musician hopes the Taliban will go away so he can play again
The Taliban believe music is un-Islamic. Why? Hadith Qudsi 19:5: “The Prophet said that Allah commanded him to destroy all the musical instruments, idols, crosses and all the trappings of ignorance.” The Hadith Qudsi, or holy Hadith, are those in which Muhammad transmits the words of Allah, although those words are not in the Qur’an. […]