MUSICAL PROGRAMMES AND ISLAMIC TEACHINGS ROLE OF MEDIA AND ITS ETHICAL LIMITATIONS
Journal Title: Asian Journal Social Sciences & Humanities - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Carlyle once said that music is the speech of angles. In fact, sweet and soft words and music has its effects and it can be called one of the important art of fine arts, which is as old as human race itself. People have been engaged in making music, and it has got the recognition to be used in religious rituals, wars and in socio-cultural events. Nowadays, whether singing, playing instruments or dancing in religious rituals, family festivals, Theatrical spectacles, political events, musical concert and social gatherings. An enormous variety of musical expression and a plethora of musical beliefs, customs and traditions exeunt throughout the world. Islamic teaching says that poetry and music should have some ethical limitations and should not present unethical and vulgar ideas. Modern music with high sound and fast beat and vulgar poetry creates unrest and sexual provocation; such music cannot be the speech of angels. Although the music industry is considered one of the most sophisticated and developed industry of the world, in which so many singers, musicians, poets, media organizations and advertising agencies are engaged. Media is the main source, presenting and promoting fast music and vulgar poetry. In this paper, the role of mass media has been discussed in the light of Islamic teachings regarding the presentation of musical programs.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Wasim Akbar, Mr Riaz Raza, Wajeeh ud Din Numan, Naheed Ali Zai, Wajahat Karim
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