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Slippery Stone: An Inquiry Into Islam'S Stance On Music
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What Does Islam Say About Poetry, Singing, Musical Instruments, Musicians, And The Business Of Music? How Have Muslim Societies Historically Looked At These Questions And How Have Their Attitudes Changed In The Media Age? Why Have Mosques Remained Musicfree While Churches Have Not? What Is The Truth About The Muchpublicized Music Controversy In Islam? Why Did Sufis Call Sama As The Slippery Stone? These Are Some Of The Questions Explored Indepth In Slippery Stone: An Inquiry Into Islam'S Stance On Music.Of Late, Increasing Attempts Are Being Made To Promote Islamic Music, And The Distinction Between What Is Allowed And What Is Not Has Become Hazy And Unclear For Many. This Book Demystifies The Issue Of Music In Islam By Going To Original Source Books In Arabic, Many Of Them Brought To Light For The First Time In The English Language. It Traces The Attitudes Of The Muslim Society About Music And The Musician Throughout Its History And Quotes Extensively From The Deliberations Of The Qur An And Hadith Scholars And Jurists From All Schools Of Islamic Law, Both Sunni And Shi'Ah. Separate Chapters Are Devoted To A Discussion Of The Views Of Sufi Masters As Well As The Arguments Of Ibn Hazm.It Examines In Considerable Depth The Impact Of Colonialism And The Media Revolution (Beginning With The Gramophone) On The Attitudes Of Muslim Societies Regarding Music. It Also Subjects The Works Of Orientalists To A Scrutiny That Was Overdue.By Referring To It As A Slippery Stone, Sufis Vividly Pointed Out The Dangers Associated With This Enterprise And Emphasized The Need For Caution. History Is Filled With The Corpses Of Those Who Fell Off The Slippery Stone By Ignoring This Advice. Combining Historic, Cultural, And Jurisprudential Perspectives This Book Brings The Truth Of That Metaphor Into Sharp Relief.More Than Six Hundred References And More Than A Hundred Twenty Biographical Notes On The Authorities Quoted Add To The Value Of A Discussion That Is Comprehensive Without Being Boring, And Detailed Without Being Confusing. This Book Has Left No Stone Unturned In Its Examination Of The Slippery Stone.Foreword By Syed Salman Nadvi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Slippery Stone'? A: The book explores Islam's stance on music, addressing questions about poetry, singing, and the use of musical instruments in Muslim societies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Slippery Stone'? A: The author of the book is Khalid Baig.
- Q: When was 'Slippery Stone' published? A: The book was published on October 6, 2008.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Slippery Stone'? A: Key themes include the historical attitudes of Muslim societies towards music, the impact of colonialism and media, and the differing views on music within Islamic law.
- Q: Is 'Slippery Stone' available in new condition? A: Yes, the book is available in new condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Slippery Stone'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Slippery Stone' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: Does 'Slippery Stone' include references and citations? A: Yes, the book includes more than six hundred references and over a hundred twenty biographical notes on authorities quoted.
- Q: What edition of 'Slippery Stone' is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.
- Q: Does 'Slippery Stone' address the controversy surrounding music in Islam? A: Yes, the book delves into the much-publicized music controversy in Islam and examines the perspectives of Sufi masters.