21 November 2011

Even among men?

Shi'ite cleric Sheik Hassan Ghandour, on Lebanese TV, sets us straight on the subject of Islam and singing:

Hassan Ghandour: In general, singing is completely prohibited. Islamic law prohibits singing because it constitutes falsehood. Singing includes all kinds of lyrics that attribute false things to the other…

Interviewer: Singing is forbidden?! Hassan Ghandour: Yes. The kind of singing prevalent in our Arab region and even in Europe... Interviewer: Even among men? [Mick Hartley] Read more