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Fatwa #123136 August 2004Mauritius

Is it allow to play guitar in Islam?

Question

Assalamoualaikoum! Is it allow to play guitar in Islam? I play guitar only for fun not in groups or concert.

Answer

Guitar is a musical instrument. It is Haraam to play with any musical instrument including a guitar.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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