07-24-2006, 11:46 PM
Asalamalaikum Deen
Jezekelah khairan for that article. I understand The Sister's concerns, although I've only heard about such incidents, It never happened in the Muslim communities I lived Alhamdulilah. I never personally attended any Mixed gatherings, except the one time that Khalid Yasiin came and then it was only a lecture and no concert or such, and Brothers and Sisters were sepperated by miles.
I am an ex-Music Addict. For me listening to Nasheeds keeps me away from listening to Music. All nasheeds I listen to help me with my dhikr and they always have Dawah in their lyrics. I try to refrain myself from nasheeds that have Musical instruments.
Also, the prophet (pbuh) was welcome by Ta'la Badru ALaina By the Madinian People and they had a Drum or a Duff (please correct me). Nasheeds remind me of what Music would make me forget. Same with the Quraan.
If Sami Yusuf came to my City I would not set a foot near any place that he's singing. Nasheeds for me are simply Dawah thats it. To guide me not to misguide me.
I don't idolise any of those Nasheed singers. If I am any where near standing on a seat and shouting for some muslim boy band, I would not have passed Russel Crowe on the same street without even giving him a second glance.
I just dont believe in that sort of thing!
Again Jezekelah Khairan for that Article. It reminds me that in the age we are in today we should really worry about being mis-guided by Muslims just as we would naturally about non-muslims. There is alot of "Making, Islam cool" And "Taking something from the Kufar and turining it into an Islamic thing" Going on, that I do not want to be part of. Your Post only Strenghtens my Position on that.
And Believe me just as I Listen to my nasheeds, I also listen to the Outcry of our Ummah. I feel bad that, thats all I can do right now. Just make dua. I wish I could do more.
FeeAmanaAllah