The Evils of Music – The Devil’s Voice and Instrument

About The Evils of Music

The Evils of Music: The Devil’s Voice and Instrument is an English book attributed to Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (RH), the well-known scholar of the eighth Islamic century. If you are looking for a clear, source-based discussion of the evils of music from the viewpoint of the Qur’an, the Sunnah and the words of respected scholars, this title addresses exactly that subject. For the publisher, translator and page count of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

The subject is one that many Muslims, especially young people surrounded by constant sound and media, ask about. This book offers the classical scholarly answer in the words of a scholar who is trusted by many readers.

About Imam Ibn Qayyim (RH)

Shamsuddin Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr, known as Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah, lived in Damascus from 1292 to 1350 CE. He studied for many years under Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (RH) and became one of the most widely read authors in Islamic history, writing on creed, jurisprudence, the Prophetic medicine and the purification of the heart. His writing is known for joining evidence with concern for the state of the soul, which is exactly the approach readers find in this book.

What the book discusses

• The subject of music examined through the Qur’an, authentic Sunnah and statements of scholars
• The effect that listening to songs and instruments has on the heart
• The relationship between music and worship, including how it can draw the heart away from the Qur’an
• The scholarly rulings on the topic
• The importance of guarding the heart through the remembrance of Allah
• Better alternatives, above all listening to and reciting the Qur’an

Why the evils of music is a topic worth studying

A believer is asked to look after the heart, because a sound heart is what will count with Allah Almighty on the Day of Judgement. Many of the scholars of the early generations warned that what the heart takes in through the ears can shape what it loves. Reading a detailed treatment of the evils of music helps a Muslim understand the reasoning behind the rulings instead of simply following them blindly. It also helps parents who want to explain the matter to their children with evidence and with gentleness, not with harshness.

Who should read this book

• Students of knowledge studying the rulings on music and entertainment
• Muslims who wish to purify their habits and fill their free time with remembrance
• Parents and teachers who answer questions from young people
• Study circles, classes and Islamic libraries
• New Muslims who want a source-based explanation in English

How to benefit from this book

Read it with an open mind and a sincere wish to please Allah. Take note of the evidences quoted and, if a point is unclear, ask a trusted scholar. Reading is only the beginning; the real benefit comes when you replace what is harmful with what is beneficial. Begin by increasing your recitation and listening of the Qur’an, keep a daily dhikr and send salawat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often. When speaking to others about this topic, be kind and patient, remembering that guidance is in the hands of Allah alone.

Edition details

Author: Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah. Language: English. For the publisher, translator, year and pages of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar, with delivery in about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote The Evils of Music? The book is attributed to Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (RH).

What sources does it rely on? The Qur’an, the authentic Sunnah and the statements of respected scholars.

Is it in English? Yes.

How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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