Middle Eastern Music Final Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which one of the following is True about music in Islam?

Muslims believe that all musics are halal.

All Muslims believe that all styles of music are haram.

The issue is contentious. (correct)

In an effort to address the issue of permissibility of music, Islamic scholars primarily look into:

The teachings of Iraqi scholars

The Quran & the Hadith (correct)

Sufi treatises

Historical transcriptions of music

One of the following types of music has suffered much less from censorship than the rest:

Kurdish music in the 1980s

Chanted poetry (correct)

Algerian rai music

The following aspect is taken into consideration when examining the permissibility of a piece of music:

Context (where a performance takes place) & content of lyrics Signup and view all the answers

In Turkey under Kemal Ataturk, the villagers were forced to listen to:

Western classical music Signup and view all the answers

Sufis (followers of Sufism, which is the mystical branch of Islam):

Embrace music as part of their rituals Signup and view all the answers

According to the hadith reviewed, frame drums:

Are halal Signup and view all the answers

The interpolation of religious lyrics in a pop song is generally considered:

Blasphemous Signup and view all the answers

In 'Pop music; singing of a beloved homeland', we learn that Islamic extremists banned rai claiming that:

It embraced Western ways and featured sexually explicit lyrics Signup and view all the answers

Right after the Islamic revolution of 1979:

Several Iranian singers left the country since music was banned Signup and view all the answers

Sherry Bijan and 3P, contemporary Iranian female singers, don't show their faces in their music videos because:

If caught, they may be sentenced Signup and view all the answers

Iranian rap is:

Thriving but mostly underground Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for music that is considered sinful and illegal according to the doctrines of Islamic law?

haram Signup and view all the answers

Turkey (1920s-30s) under the leadership of __________, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, experienced a case of censorship:

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Signup and view all the answers

Music and female dancing is considered ____ in Islamic contexts.

haram Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant event that led to a complete ban on music in Iran?

Islamic revolution of 1979 Signup and view all the answers

Describe Iranian pop music videos.

Resemble melodramatic Italian music of the 1970s, incorporating modern rhythms and themes of love. Signup and view all the answers

What does the separation between Human and Divine refer to in music?

Distinguishing between forms of melodic religious expression and secular music. Signup and view all the answers

What genres of music are accepted in Iran?

Iranian pop music Signup and view all the answers

Does the Hadith support music?

It contradicts itself! Signup and view all the answers

What factors are taken into account when considering music as halal or haram?

Conservative Islamic scholars deem music an unnecessary temptation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Music and Islam

The permissibility of music in Islam is a contentious issue; opinions vary among scholars.
Islamic scholars primarily reference the Quran and Hadith to address music's permissibility.
Context and content of lyrics are crucial factors in determining if a piece of music is permissible (halal) or forbidden (haram).

Types of Music

Chanted poetry has faced less censorship compared to other forms, such as Algerian rai music.
In Turkey, under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's reforms, Western classical music was promoted while traditional Ottoman and Turkish folk music faced restrictions.

Sufism and Music

Sufis view music as an integral part of their spiritual rituals, embracing its use in religious practices.

Frame Drums

Hadith indicates that frame drums are considered halal.

Popular Culture and Censorship

The interpolation of religious lyrics in pop songs is often regarded as blasphemous.
Islamic extremists targeted rai music, linking it to Western influences and explicit themes.

Post-Revolution Music in Iran

Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, many Iranian musicians left the country due to a blanket ban on music.
Contemporary Iranian female singers, like Sherry Bijan and 3P, often conceal their identities in music videos due to potential legal repercussions.

Iranian Rap

Iranian rap music is thriving underground but has not received official endorsement from the Iranian Ministry of Culture.

Music Classification in Islam

Music is often classified as haram, especially when it pertains to female dancing, perceived as shameful due to its association with arousal.
The Islamic Revolution led to a complete ban on music, prompting many artists to immigrate.

Iranian Music Characteristics

Iranian pop music features melodramatic elements similar to 1970s Italian music, focusing on themes of love and familial relationships.

Distinctions in Musical Expression

There is a distinction in expressing divine themes through music; singing about Allah moves between divine and human contexts.

Variety of Music Genres

Iranian folk, classical, and pop music are more acceptable compared to other musical styles, which are generally banned.
The Hadith presents conflicting views regarding music, with some parts endorsing it, while others condemn it.

Assessing Halal and Haram in Music

Conservative Islamic scholars view music as a potential temptation, affecting its classification within the broader Islamic context.

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Test your knowledge of Middle Eastern music and its cultural significance. This quiz focuses on key concepts surrounding the permissibility of music in Islam, drawing from teachings and scholarly interpretations. Explore various perspectives on the debate regarding music in Muslim contexts.