جاوید احمد غامدی کے نظریہ موسیقی کا تنقیدی جائزہ

A Critical Analysis of Javed Ahmad Ghamidi’s Theory on Music

Abstract

Allah has created humans for the purpose of worship and servitude to Him and has commanded them to refrain from things that may distance them from their Creator. Among such things is singing accompanied by musical instruments. There are no differing opinions among scholars regarding singing without musical instruments, with most classical and contemporary Islamic scholars considering it permissible. However, when it comes to singing with musical instruments, many view it as prohibited, while some consider it permissible. Javed Ahmad Ghamidi is among those who advocate its permissibility and present clear arguments in its favor. Ghamidi has based his arguments on cases where activities are generally considered permissible by scholars, such as singing without musical instruments, singing by children on festive occasions or at weddings, and playing the tambourine. This article provides a comprehensive and analytical review of the evidences presented by Javed Ahmad Ghamidi on this matter.