Lifestyle

Is music halal?

Scholars disagree. The majority view in the four Sunni schools forbids musical instruments, with a limited exception for the plain daff at weddings and Eid. Unaccompanied singing with decent lyrics is often allowed. Some later and Ja'fari voices permit music that is not vain, erotic, or distracting from worship. Nasheed without instruments is the cautious option.

Is getting a tattoo halal?

A permanent tattoo is haram across the major schools. It changes the creation of Allah and is condemned in authentic hadith. Temporary surface dyes such as henna are generally allowed if they are harmless and free of prohibited images. Someone who already has a tattoo should repent; removal is required only if it is safe and reasonably possible.