In Nagpur, a fatwa has been issued prohibiting the use of DJs during Eid celebrations at dargahs and sandal processions. The ruling emphasizes that creating discomfort or health risks for others is not acceptable in Islam. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about the impact of loud music during festive occasions.
The cleric said Islam does not permit any act that causes trouble to others or poses threat to health. Young people should follow guidance of ulema and conduct themselves according to Shariah rather than on their own wishes. When people act on their own, they can end up violating law of the land and principles of Shariah,” he said. Sheikh Tayyeb Rizvi, member of Seerat Un Nabi Committee, which organises Eid-e-Milad celebrations across city, said the committee issues comprehensive guidelines to community before the event and strictly prohibits use of DJs. The committee never takes any responsibility for such nuisance,” he said.
In recent years, scale and volume of DJ music have spiralled, causing noise pollution during sandal celebrations at dargahs, or julus (procession) during Eid-e-Milad. The trend had already come under criticism from all quarters of Muslim community, with members calling for measures to curb the nuisance. The fatwa has been issued by Mujtaba Sharif Khan Ashari Misbahi, Muhtamim (principal) of Al Jamiatur Razvia Darul Uloom Amjadiya Madrassa. Maulana Ateequr Rahman Siddiqui, founder of Idaare Shariah at Kalamna, too welcomed the move, saying DJ music has no place in Islam. “No DJs were played in front of us. We also disown groups involved in bringing DJs.
“Despite efforts to restrict such practices, younger generation is somewhat different today and does not always listen to religious scholars.