Why music is haram?

There is no universal consensus among Islamic scholars on whether music is haram (prohibited) or not. Some scholars believe that music is generally permissible, while others hold the view that it can be either haram or permissible depending on its content and context.

Those who consider music to be haram typically cite the following reasons:

-Hadiths (sayings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad) that seem to prohibit music, such as one that says, "Cursed are the singers, the listeners to music, and those who play musical instruments."

-The belief that music can distract people from religious devotion and lead to sinful behavior, such as dancing and alcohol consumption.

-The association of music with pre-Islamic Arabian culture and the belief that it is not in keeping with Islamic values and traditions.

However, there is also a significant body of Islamic scholarship that supports the permissibility of music. These scholars argue that the hadiths that prohibit music are not to be taken literally and that they refer to specific types of music that were associated with lewd behavior. They also point out that many historical Islamic figures, including the Prophet's own companions and later scholars, enjoyed music and participated in musical activities.

Ultimately, the permissibility of music in Islam remains a matter of scholarly debate and individual interpretation. There is no single, definitive answer that is universally accepted by all Muslims.