# Is vocal karoke permissible....?

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Miscellaneous
**Madhab (School):** General/Other
**Mufti / Jurist:** Althaf Qasimi
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://mail.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/861-Is-vocal-karoke-permissible

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## Question

In modern times, an art called vocal karoke or vocal beatbox is trending. It is an art that makes the same sound of musical instruments with the human mouth. Is it permissible to listen directly....?Is it permissible to record and listen?

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

  Music is a deadly disease that has a profound effect on human heart. أن رسول الله -صلى الله عليه وسلم- قال « فى هذه الأمة خسف ومسخ وقذف ». فقال رجل من المسلمين يا رسول الله ومتى ذاك قال « إذا ظهرت القينات والمعازف وشربت الخمور ».                            (جامع الترمذي) ((In this Ummah there will be [people who will be] sunk into the earth, deformed, and upon whom stones will rain from heaven.)) When the Sahâbî enquired as to when will that be, Rasûlullâh sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam replied: ((When singing girls and instruments of music will appear (become prevalent), and wine will be drunk.))  As listening to music is prohibited; listening to music made by vocal karaoke is also not permissible.  

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