Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)
by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai ArifiMUSIC
It appears in Musnad Ahmad that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, ALLAH has sent me as mercy for all the worlds and has commanded me to destroy musical instruments.” [Tirmizi]
Hadrat Nafi’ (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) said: When Hadrat Abdullah lbn Umar heard a pipe he put his fingers in his ears and said that “I was with ALLAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) on one such occasion, and when he heard the sound of a reed pipe he did as I have done.” [Ahmad, Abu Dawud]
Ibn Abi Dunya and Baihaqi have reported on the Authority of Ash-Shabi that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) has said, “Cursed be the songstresses and those for whom they sing.