The Music Made Me Do it By Dr. Gohar Mushtaq

If you consider yourself a Muslim, you will definitely submit to God when it comes to music controversy n leave your desires. Excellent evidence against myself if I ever listen to music again

One of the best books I have ever read. Not only does Dr. Gohan Mushtaq use the Quran and Hadith to prove music is not permissible in Islam but he uses science as well. So glad that I own this book and no longer feel the need to listen to music. Alhamdulilah! May Allah Reward Dr. Gohan Mushtaq for his hard work and May Allah be pleased with him.

"The Music Made Me Do It" by Dr. Gohar Mushtaq offers a unique perspective on the debate surrounding music in Islam. Unlike many other books that approach the topic from a purely legalistic standpoint, Dr. Mushtaq delves into both the spiritual and psychological impacts of music. He carefully examines historical contexts, drawing on classical Islamic sources to argue that music has profound effects on the soul. The book stands out for its balanced discussion, avoiding the common extremes of either outright condemnation or unconditional acceptance. Dr. Mushtaq also explores the modern music industry, highlighting its potential to influence behavior and emotions negatively. What makes this book particularly different is its integration of contemporary scientific research with Islamic teachings, offering a holistic view that resonates with both religious and secular audiences. His approach is scholarly yet accessible, making complex theological concepts understandable to the general reader. The inclusion of personal anecdotes and case studies further enriches the narrative, providing real-life examples of music's impact. Overall, I would say that this book is a thoughtful and timely contribution to a topic that continues to spark debate within the Muslim community. It challenges readers to reflect on the deeper implications of music in their lives, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, culture, and art.

In depth analysis of the topic as per Quran and Sunnah/ Haidth

Very beautifully written . Clears all your doubts with perfect explaination. Price is a little too high

Excellent book

This is one of the most disappointing and biased books I have ever read. It purports to be a scientific study but it’s anything but that, rather it’s just a statement of his view of Islamic dogma and he simply dismisses those who don’t agree, often harshly, as not worth consideration. According to this author, birds singing at dawn, a mother singing a lullaby to a sick child, a little Syrian girl call Sana singing to other children to bring the world into their lives, John Denver singing about his grandmother or a gathering of Christians at evensong in Canterbury cathedral singing psalms of praise are all ‘Apostles of Satan.’ His method is to make a semblance of a hypothesis but really it’s nothing more than an example of begging the question - he is not seeking an answer he is dogmatising. Two further points - the evidence from the Quran is very weak and relies on in my view stretching the meaning of words to breaking point so ‘idle talk’ also includes music and is as bad as wearing silk. When we come to the Hadith/Sunnah it’s little better and usually nothing more that opinions of scholars. Scientifically, the work is illiterate. For example, he invariably only (Cherry picking) cites studies that show music in a negative light and totally ignores the hundreds of studies with positive outcomes. Secondly, even when he does cite a result he tells us virtually nothing about the relevant study construction or if there were any qualification. Finally he seems to think there is only pop music when in reality there are thousands of musical forms and instruments. I don’t know for sure but this author seems to believe that if something is potentially bad for your character it should be banned. Let’s face it music as far as I know has never led to wars or massacres but books have - the works of Marx one can argue led to millions dying. Similarly, the Quran might be said to have inspired Muslim Armies to conquer Persia, North Africa, India, Spain and large parts of Europe - so should we ban these books? The absurdity of such a general outlook is obvious.