Is singing about Islam allowed even if it doesn't involve instruments? What if it only involves a duff (drum)
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Is singing about Islam allowed even if it doesn't involve instruments? What if it only involves a duff (drum)
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Singing about Islam without any musical instruments is permissible.
Present day drums is an integral part of music, therefore, not permissible. Somewhere on this site, seach 'Music' (without quotes)
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