Islam - music, poetry and dance

Question 1

What is the general consensus on music?

Answer 1

Music is prohibited except for the use of the duff

Question 2

What do sunnis say about singing/poetry?

Answer 2

Singing/poetry is allowed as long as it is not accompanied by the musical instruments (with the exception of the duff)

Question 3

What do shia muslims say about singing?

Answer 3

singing for the purpose of entertainment and amusement is probited under all circumstances

Question 4

What are nasheeds?

Answer 4

They’re songs, that are often accompanied by the duff

Question 5

What do orthodox sunni muslims teach about dance?

Answer 5

men- dance is prohibited

females - dance is allowed but only in a female-only environment and with only the accompaniment of the duff

Question 6

What do orthodox shia muslims teach about dance?

Answer 6

Dance can only be performed in front of a husband/wife

Question 7

What do sufi muslims teach about dance?

Answer 7

It is encouraged and said to be an act of worship

Question 8

Give a hadith that suggests musical instruments are haram?

Answer 8

‘musical instruments of satan near the prophet’