Does Singing a Song Break Wudu? Find Out Here!

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Hi all readers! Are you looking for an explanation of whether singing a song breaks wudu? If your answer is "Yes," congratulations! You are now reading the right article. Why? Because that is exactly what I will explain in this article. As Muslims, it is important for us to understand this matter. That's why I wrote this article, so you should read it to the end!

Specifically, there are some important points about whether singing a song breaks wudu that I will explain in this article. The two important aspects are as follows:

Is Singing Permissible in Islam?

The important point about "Does singing a song break wudu?" that I will now explain is whether singing is permissible in Islam. I want you to understand this first before reading further explanations in this article because it is one of the key questions in this discussion that should be well understood.

In general, if we read some Islamic legal literature on singing, we will find two differing opinions:

• Some Islamic jurists say that singing (music) is haram. They generally base their opinion on the following verses of the Quran and hadith:

وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَّشْتَرِيْ لَهْوَ الْحَدِيْثِ لِيُضِلَّ عَنْ سَبِيْلِ اللّٰهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍۖ وَّيَتَّخِذَهَا هُزُوًاۗ اُولٰۤىِٕكَ لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ مُّهِيْنٌ

And of the people is he who buys the amusement of speech to mislead others from the way of Allah without knowledge and takes it in ridicule. Those will have a humiliating punishment. (Luqman [31]: 6).

The hadith I am referring to is as follows:

لَيَكُوْنَنَّ مِنْ أُمَّتِيْ أَقْوَامٌ ، يَسْتَحِلُّوْنَ الْحِرَ وَالْحَرِيْرَ، وَالْخَمْرَ وَالْمَعَازِفَ

Indeed, there will be among my Ummah people who will permit zina, silk, liquor (al-Khamr), and musical instruments.

• Some Islamic jurists say that singing (music) is halal. One of the bases for their opinion is the following hadith:

عَنْ أَبِيْ هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ مَرَّ بِحَسَّانٍ يُنْشِدُ فِيْ الْمَسْجِدِ فَلَحَظَ إِلَيْهِ ، فَقَالَ ؛ قَدْ كُنْتُ أُنْشِدُ فِيْهِ ، وَفِيْهِ مَنْ هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِنْكَ . مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ

From Abu Hurairah radliyallaahu anhu, that Umar radliyallahu anhu met Hassan who was reciting poetry in the mosque. He then looked at Hassan disapprovingly. Hassan then said, 'I have recited poetry in it (the mosque), and there was someone better than you in it.' The hadith is narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

Now, I would like to state that there is a difference of opinion about the legality of singing in Islam. You can choose one of these opinions as the basis for your own view, but you cannot condemn others who hold a different opinion.

Personally, I prefer the opinion that singing is permissible in Islam.

That’s a brief explanation of whether singing is permissible in Islam. As Muslims, we must understand this.

Does Singing a Song Break Wudu?

The important point about "Does singing a song break wudu?" that I'm going to explain now is a specific answer. So, I really hope you read the explanation below carefully.

Before I answer the question, I think it would be better if you understand the things that break wudu. The goal is for you to fully grasp the main topic of this discussion.

The explanation of the things that break wudu is as follows:

Things That Break Wudu

In general, if we read some Islamic legal literature on wudu, we will find that there are five things that can break wudu:

• If something comes out of either of the two openings (the front: penis or vagina, and the back: anus).

We can find this explanation in the Quran:

يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْٓا اِذَا قُمْتُمْ اِلَى الصَّلٰوةِ فَاغْسِلُوْا وُجُوْهَكُمْ وَاَيْدِيَكُمْ اِلَى الْمَرَافِقِ وَامْسَحُوْا بِرُءُوْسِكُمْ وَاَرْجُلَكُمْ اِلَى الْكَعْبَيْنِۗ وَاِنْ كُنْتُمْ جُنُبًا فَاطَّهَّرُوْاۗ وَاِنْ كُنْتُمْ مَّرْضٰٓى اَوْ عَلٰى سَفَرٍ اَوْ جَاۤءَ اَحَدٌ مِّنْكُمْ مِّنَ الْغَاۤىِٕطِ اَوْ لٰمَسْتُمُ النِّسَاۤءَ فَلَمْ تَجِدُوْا مَاۤءً فَتَيَمَّمُوْا صَعِيْدًا طَيِّبًا فَامْسَحُوْا بِوُجُوْهِكُمْ وَاَيْدِيْكُمْ مِّنْهُ ۗمَا يُرِيْدُ اللّٰهُ لِيَجْعَلَ عَلَيْكُمْ مِّنْ حَرَجٍ وَّلٰكِنْ يُّرِيْدُ لِيُطَهِّرَكُمْ وَلِيُتِمَّ نِعْمَتَهٗ عَلَيْكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُوْنَ

O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful. (Al-Maidah: 6).

• Loss of mind due to sleep, madness, and so on.

We can find this explanation in the hadith below:

عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : الْعَيْنُ وِكَاءُ السَّهِ فَإِذَا نَامَتِ الْعَيْنَانِ اِسْتَطْلَقَ الْوِكَاءُ . رَوَاهُ أَحْمَدُ وَالطَّبْرَانِيُّ وَزَادَ : وَمَنْ نَامَ فَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ

From Muawiyah radiyallahu anhu, he said, 'The Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, "The eye is the anal cord. If the eyes sleep, the cord will be untied." The hadith was narrated by Ahmad and at-Tabarani. He (at-Tabarani) added (the hadith editor), "Whoever has been sleeping, let him perform wudu.'

• If the skin of a man and a woman who are not mahram touches each other without a barrier.

We can find this explanation in the Quran:

أَوْ لَامَسْتُمُ النِّسَاءَ

Or you touch women. (Al-Maidah: 6).

• Touching the human penis, vagina, or anus with the palms of the hands or the inside of the fingers.

We can find this explanation in the hadith below:

مَنْ مَسَّ ذَكَرَهُ فَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ

Whoever touches his penis, let him perform wudu.

• Vomiting and nosebleeds.

We can find this explanation in the hadith below:

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا أَنَّ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : مَنْ أَصَابَهُ قَيْءٌ , أَوْ رُعَافٌ , أَوْ قَلَسٌ , أَوْ مَذْيٌ فَلْيَتَوَضَّأْ , ثُمَّ لْيَبْنِ عَلَى صَلَاتِهِ وَهُوَ لَا يَتَكَلَّمُ . أَخْرَجَهُ اِبْنُ مَاجَهْ

From Aisha radiyallahu anha, that the Messenger of Allah (Prophet Muhammad) sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, 'Whoever is affected by vomiting, nosebleeds (blood coming from the nose), qalas (fluid that comes from the throat and fills the mouth or other things that are not vomit) or madhiy, then he should perform wudu and continue his prayer as long as he does not speak.' This hadith was narrated by Ibn Majah.

That's a brief explanation of the things that break wudu. As Muslims, we must understand this.

Now, if you ask me, "Does singing a song break wudu?" the answer is, "No, singing a song doesn't break wudu." That's the answer.

Conclusion

In this article, we explored the question of whether singing a song breaks wudu and discussed some important related aspects. Firstly, the permissibility of singing in Islam is debated among scholars, with some considering it haram and others considering it halal. Each side bases its views on different interpretations of the Quran and hadith. While there is no consensus, it is essential to respect differing opinions within the Muslim community.

Secondly, we reviewed the key actions that break wudu, which include things like anything exiting from the two openings, loss of consciousness, direct skin contact between a man and a woman who are not mahram, touching private parts, and vomiting or nosebleeds. These are well-established in Islamic jurisprudence.

Finally, addressing the main question, it was clarified that singing a song does not break wudu. The act of singing, regardless of its permissibility, does not fall into any of the categories that invalidate wudu.

In summary, while the act of singing may be subject to different opinions regarding its permissibility, it unequivocally does not affect the validity of wudu. I hope this article provides clarity on the matter. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

I hope this discussion has been enlightening and beneficial for you. Ameen.

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