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AL-KAFI #643 : HUKUM MENDENGAR LAGU BERLIRIK LUCAH
What is the ruling on listening to songs with obscene lyrics?
Short answer
Songs with good lyrics that are not obscene, rude or encouraging of sin are permissible, while songs with obscene, rude or sin-inducing lyrics are forbidden.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Songs with good lyrics that are not obscene, rude or encouraging of sin are permissible, while songs with obscene, rude or sin-inducing lyrics are forbidden. Music that causes heedlessness is also forbidden, and listening to songs and music is permissible only if the lyrics are good, not obscene, and there is no mixing of men and women in a way that causes temptation. Songs that contravene these guidelines should be avoided, and radio stations and DJs are advised to screen the songs they broadcast.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Jika nyanyian senikatanya tidak baik, lucah, biadap, mendorong kepada maksiat, bercampur gaul lelaki dengan perempuan dan membawa kepada fitnah maka nyanyian itu adalah haram;
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #643 : HUKUM MENDENGAR LAGU BERLIRIK LUCAH”, 7 July 2017. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/756-al-kafi-643-hukum-mendengar-lagu-berlirik-lucah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-listening-songs-obscene-lyrics/