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[devot3d s1sta]

As-Salam Alaikom Brothers and Sisters,

Im a revert and I am also a new member of this forum. I am quite eager to learn more about Islam. I have been muslim for nearly two years now. I wear Hijab and attend Arabic and din lessons, yet there are still many facets of Islam to explore, this is why I am seeking the help of my fellow muslim brothers and sisters.

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I love listening to Nasheeds, I find them very motivational and moving. However, I am aware that it is Haram to listen to music. There is some controversy around this issue and many different opinions tend to leave me confused. Some Nasheeds do have percussion instruments which provide a background for the vocals. Is this sincerly Haram?

Also, I find that many people are hypocritical about reverts. Some people dont think that reverts take Islam seriously. I would like to say to those people out there that reversion is a gift. Allah (watta'ala) chose to allow us, out of all the Kufoor to be not of the "deaf, dumb and blind" and to be part of the true religion. If we were not to take Islam serious do you think that Allah (watta'ala) would have allowed for us to embrace Islam?

Praise be to Allah (watta'ala)

Salam

[™Repenter™]

Walakum Salaam :mrgreen:

Welcome to the SMY forums, Alhumdulilah, good to hear a new muslim, May Allah open your heart to the truth and may you be successful in this life and in the next Inshallah!, May Allah increase you knowledge and may you also benefit from your stay here Inshallah! :D

Also feel free to ask any questions you may have :D

Looking forward to your posts

Wasalaam Brother Repenter :mrgreen:

[MrWarraEnib]

walakom asalam sister... first of all welcome to forums inshallah you enjoy and benefit from your stay here :D:D

and also welcome to the deen of ISLAM :).... walla there nothing more uplifting than a revert!!!!

regarding the nasheed , im of the opioion of hte shcolars that the only permissable nasheeds are the ones with the duff.... no percussion or wind instruments etc...

seeing a revert brings you joy man... i like hearing there stories of how they found hte light of islam... regarding them taking islam seriously... its the reverts mashallah whom from what i know take islam more seriously than those who are blessed / born in islam!!!

welcome again :)

[Ehsan]

Assalamualaikum sister, great first post i wish my intro raised as many points lol. Thanks for coming to smy!

Unfortunately your right, for some reason or another some muslims tend to look down upon reverts, yet more often than not, the reverts are far more practicing than those who did not revert. My advise is simply focus on the truth of Islam, and remember that all religions have their black sheeps. When a believer is slated by another believer - you attain their good deeds and you are given blessings. You should smile at them instead of being upset since you are the real winner in the situation.

As for nasheeds your right theres a difference of opinion amongst scholars. The majority would agree that musical instruments are haram.

The evidence ive seen so far stating that music is permissible - simply substitute the term music with singing/poetry. Singing in itself is not haram.

The most viable source of evidence besides the Quranic verse indicating about false talks (31:6) would be that of Bukhari -

The Messenger (SAW) said: "From among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic drinks and the use of musical instruments, as lawful...etc etc."(Bukhari Volume 7, Book 69, Number 494)

I believe firmly this is the most authentic narration - and the scholars agree that it is. It implies that muslims will think the above things are lawful(halal) ..indicating that in reality it is unlawful (haram).

Hope that makes it clearer inshallah

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to Sydney Muslim Youth !!

Inshallah you find this forum a great benefit to you.

If you have not done so already please take a moment to read through our forum rules (http://www.sydneymuslimyouth.com/smyforum/viewforum.php?f=23)

If you have any problems in knowing how things work you may like to have a read through our "How To Guide" (http://www.sydneymuslimyouth.com/smyforum/viewtopic.php?t=3740) or please dont hesitate to ask us here at the General Help Thread (http://www.sydneymuslimyouth.com/smyforum/viewtopic.php?t=3304)

Mashallah another revert to the forums.. :yay:

If there is anything any of us can do to help you on your learning journey please dont hesitate to ask.

There are quite a few reverts here on the forums ( including me ) who understand what it is like to be a new muslim..United we stand ! :D

Inshallah I am looking forward to seeing you around on the forums.

Your sister in Islam

Unpredictable

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[in the moonlight]

Salam

Welcome to smy, I hope you like it here

[Yasmine]

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WELCOME !

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[Rassila]

Assalam alaikum devoted sis,

WeLcOmE to SMY
Its beautiful having you here with us and im loving your imput so far! Keep it up!

also check out the music thread here and add your thoughts inshallah:

http://www.sydneymuslimyouth.com/smyforum/viewtopic.php?t=3719

May Allah uswt increase you knowledge of this beautiful deen and your iman and guide you onto the road of jannah ameen

StAy AcTiVe!! :wink:

wasalam
ras

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I was just interested in knowing how you came to find the forums ?

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[guidance]

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Masha Allah!

Welcome to the forums sister!

Alhamdulilah that Allah swt has lead you to the path of Islam. May Allah swt keep you steadfast and increse you and us in knowledge, allahuma ameen.

I personally find reverts so inspiratonal masha Allah.

Insha Alah you will enjoy and benefit from your stay here sis.

Looking forward for more of your posts insha Allah :D

For now, thought i'd share this:

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Enjoy :happy: and welcome again!

Fee amanilah!