11-15-2004, 07:41 PM
I don't know what you mean when you say David did not sing in the way that I think. Not sure what you think I'm thinking.
I do believe that his musical ability came from God Himself and that his music and singing were a praise unto God Almighty.
It would seem, then, according to what Umm_Zachariah has posted that music is NOT necessarily against Islam.
Music with bad lyrics suggesting sinful things would of course be un-Islamic. Un-Christian, too. So, that's easy to understand.
I have just run into several Muslims who say that all music is forbidden in Islam and have never understood why. Many claim it's because listening to music overtakes your mind and can control you. I've even had people say it negatively impacts your brain waves and that's why it's forbidden.
Always seemed "TOO DEEP" to me.
I never lose control of my body, mind or spirit just because I hear music. But then, if a person is that easily controlled or manipulated, then it's probably better for them NOT to listen.