Shakl Abbas
Citizen
MUSIC AND RELIGION
BY
SYED SHAKIL ABBAS NAQVI
Every religion is stand on some basic fundamentals which is necessary for a believer to follow that is why all of them are well protected their constitutions commonly known as Holy Books or created by their spiritual leaders such as Bhagavad Gita, Guru Granth Sahib, Tipitaka, The Kojiki, Agamas, Kural Thirukkural etc.,etc.
All the religions as a whole have their firm belief in Holy Books which preaches them to respect humanity, make the education public, eradication of poverty, money and its fair distribution in and out flow, social aspects of a society, peace, justice and brotherhood and to achieve this task and philosophy Almighty The Creator of this universe, the Almighty sent Messengers one after another in different ages. Religion in fact is a set of rules which has to be followed practiced and implemented in day to day life in true sprit which has had written in the holy books.
Music actually exists since the creation of universe. It is a sign of healthy life, happiness and joy dawn break with the melodious sound of birds on the branches of trees where they have their nests and in bushes and does not border anybody while most of us in deep sleep. It has spiritual values in religions and their followers sing Bhjans in Hindu temples, carols in Churches.The purpose and philosophy behind the use of music is to communicate the message and teachings of Islam in the Non-Muslims residing in undivided India and Qawali was one the medium recited in religious gatherings in Islamic society.
The philosophy behind was to attract especially the Hindu population through a medium in which they understand and use of music was an ultimate choice as it is a part of their religion.
Islam is a very flexible religion among others practicing now-a-days it has millions and millions of followers around the world. In a Muslim society the use of music like singing, playing music related instruments have some restrictions although it is an eminent part of worship in some other beliefs in addition to that music is widely used in entertainment and film industry Hollywood and Bollywood are the best examples. Though music is not a favorite subject or taught in most of the Muslim countries in schools, colleges or university levels but surprisingly we have some very good names and personalities can be known by their contribution in this area.
They not only invented musical instruments but rule the world of music. Mendhi Hasan, Chotty Ghulam Ali, Barey Ghulam Ali, Zakir Husain, Madam Noor Jehan, Kujjan Begum, Amanat Ali, Salamat Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida Parveen, Pathanay Khan are among them.
After the tragic incident of Karbala in sixty one (61) Hijra family of Imam convey messages to general public and organized gatherings to prove their innocence. To memorize grief, brutality, injustice the supporters of Imam started communicating what had happened there in the form of marsiyeh, nuhas presented in gatherings known as majlis in lay & sur.
Religion does not impose any restriction on any form of presentation act, views or thinking but have some limitation in performance same thing also applies on music too.
Dated: May 10, 2016
BY
SYED SHAKIL ABBAS NAQVI
Every religion is stand on some basic fundamentals which is necessary for a believer to follow that is why all of them are well protected their constitutions commonly known as Holy Books or created by their spiritual leaders such as Bhagavad Gita, Guru Granth Sahib, Tipitaka, The Kojiki, Agamas, Kural Thirukkural etc.,etc.
All the religions as a whole have their firm belief in Holy Books which preaches them to respect humanity, make the education public, eradication of poverty, money and its fair distribution in and out flow, social aspects of a society, peace, justice and brotherhood and to achieve this task and philosophy Almighty The Creator of this universe, the Almighty sent Messengers one after another in different ages. Religion in fact is a set of rules which has to be followed practiced and implemented in day to day life in true sprit which has had written in the holy books.
Music actually exists since the creation of universe. It is a sign of healthy life, happiness and joy dawn break with the melodious sound of birds on the branches of trees where they have their nests and in bushes and does not border anybody while most of us in deep sleep. It has spiritual values in religions and their followers sing Bhjans in Hindu temples, carols in Churches.The purpose and philosophy behind the use of music is to communicate the message and teachings of Islam in the Non-Muslims residing in undivided India and Qawali was one the medium recited in religious gatherings in Islamic society.
The philosophy behind was to attract especially the Hindu population through a medium in which they understand and use of music was an ultimate choice as it is a part of their religion.
Islam is a very flexible religion among others practicing now-a-days it has millions and millions of followers around the world. In a Muslim society the use of music like singing, playing music related instruments have some restrictions although it is an eminent part of worship in some other beliefs in addition to that music is widely used in entertainment and film industry Hollywood and Bollywood are the best examples. Though music is not a favorite subject or taught in most of the Muslim countries in schools, colleges or university levels but surprisingly we have some very good names and personalities can be known by their contribution in this area.
They not only invented musical instruments but rule the world of music. Mendhi Hasan, Chotty Ghulam Ali, Barey Ghulam Ali, Zakir Husain, Madam Noor Jehan, Kujjan Begum, Amanat Ali, Salamat Ali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida Parveen, Pathanay Khan are among them.
After the tragic incident of Karbala in sixty one (61) Hijra family of Imam convey messages to general public and organized gatherings to prove their innocence. To memorize grief, brutality, injustice the supporters of Imam started communicating what had happened there in the form of marsiyeh, nuhas presented in gatherings known as majlis in lay & sur.
Religion does not impose any restriction on any form of presentation act, views or thinking but have some limitation in performance same thing also applies on music too.
Dated: May 10, 2016
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