The Sound of Shaytan

Key Points

Statement by Abu Bakr

• Described music as "sound of Shaytan."
• The Prophet didn't refute this statement.
• Important: If something wrong is said in the Prophet's presence, he'd correct it immediately.

Correlation with Modern Issues

• Studies have shown correlations between music and:
  • Crimes
  • Drugs
  • Prostitution
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Hypocrisy

Example from the Seerah

• Story of Prophet ﷺ and Aisha.
• Two women singing 'Day of Buath' song, a battle song.
• Prophet's reaction: showed tolerance.
• Abu Bakr's reaction: called it "songs of Shaytan."
• Prophet allowed them to continue on Eid: shows permissiveness in certain contexts, like Eid.

Lessons from This Story

1. Prophet's kindness and consideration towards his wife.

   • Despite responsibilities, he made time for her.
   • Example of enjoying simple joys together: watching Abyssinians play.
   • Shows men's obligations towards their wives.

2. A father's role in advising his daughter.

   • Abu Bakr and Umar advised their daughters about marriage responsibilities.
   • Fathers should guide daughters, ensuring they fulfill their marital obligations.

Music as 'Mismar al-Shaytan'

• Concept
  • Prophet didn't refute when Abu Bakr called music "sound of Shaytan."
  • Prophet never delays clarifying a mistake.
• Qur'an and Sunnah Reference
  • Music considered harmful.
  • Abdullah ibn Mas'ud's quote on music leading to hypocrisy.

Qu'ranic Verses on Music

• Surah Luqman, Ayah 6
  • Allah says: some people buy idle talks (lahw al-hadith) to mislead.
  • Scholars interpret lahw al-hadith as music.
  • Said people face humiliating punishment.

Sahaba and Tafsir on Music

• Companions of the Prophet interpreted lahw al-hadith as music.
  • Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: swore by Allah it means music.
  • Abdullah ibn Abbas and Ibn Umar agreed.
• Consensus among Sahaba and Tabi'in: music is objectionable.

Shaytan's Strategy

• Shaytan uses music to lead people astray (Surah Al-Isra).
  • Bi sawtika (your voice) interpreted as music.
• Psychological impact of music: instills fear, spreads hypocrisy.

Modern Day Relevance

• Music's negative influence on behavior and mental health.
• Correlations with criminal behavior.

Precautions

• Avoidance of music: a proactive approach to safeguarding faith.
• Distinction between hearing vs. listening to music.
  • Listening by choice is problematic.
  • Hearing incidental music not blameworthy.

Psychological Insights

• How sensory perceptions influence the heart.
  • What you hear, see, eat affects the heart's purity.
  • Protecting the heart is essential for spiritual well-being.

Hadith on Music

• Prophet predicted people making haram things like music halal.
  • Methods of changing names and normalizing haram.
• Future punishments: earthquakes, deformation into monkeys and pigs.

Rappers Example

• Rappers' behavior likened to these hadith predictions.
  • Degradation of societal values.

Parenting and Music

• Importance of shielding children from music.
  • Current music more vulgar compared to previous eras.

Spiritual Impact

• Music vs. Qur'an: Cannot coexist in one's heart.
• Encouragement to fill the heart with Qur'an.

Modern Challenges

• New trends replacing music (ASMR) as another trick by Shaytan.

Conclusion

• Consistency in practicing and safeguarding religious guidelines beneficial.
• Not listening to music among the practices promoting spiritual health.

• Protecting the heart: essential for spiritual well-being.
• Controlling sensory inputs is vital.