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Hukum Mengiringi Bacaan Al-Quran Dengan Muzik Dan Menggunakan Matan Hadith, Terjemahan Al-Quran Serta Terjemahan Hadith Sebagai Lirik Lagu
What is the ruling on accompanying Quran recitation with music and using hadith texts and translations of the Quran and hadith as song lyrics?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that accompanying the recitation of the Quran and hadith texts with music is prohibited.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Diwartakan
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
Gazette evidence in the source: Sel. P.U. 144
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee ruled that accompanying the recitation of the Quran and hadith texts with music is prohibited. Using the original Quranic verses and hadith texts as song lyrics is also prohibited. Translations of the Quran and hadith texts are permitted as song lyrics, provided the etiquette consistent with Islamic law is observed.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Terjemahan Al-Quran dan matan hadith harus dijadikan sebagai lirik lagu dengan syarat mematuhi adab-adab yang selaras dengan syarak.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Mengiringi Bacaan Al-Quran Dengan Muzik Dan Menggunakan Matan Hadith, Terjemahan Al-Quran Serta Terjemahan Hadith Sebagai Lirik Lagu”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/28/hukum-mengiringi-bacaan-al-quran-dengan-muzik-dan-menggunakan-matan-hadith-terjemahan-al-quran-serta-terjemahan-hadith-sebagai-lirik-lagu/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-quran-recitation-music-song-lyrics/