Is Beautiful Things - Benson Boone Halal or Haram?
Across the schools of thought analyzed, the highest verdict for "Beautiful Things - Benson Boone" is Caution (2/5).
| School | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Sistani | Haram (1/5) |
| Khamenei | Likely Haram (2/5) |
| Hanafi | Not yet analyzed — Hanafi's general music ruling |
| Maliki | Not yet analyzed — Maliki's general music ruling |
| Shafi'i | Not yet analyzed — Shafi'i's general music ruling |
| Hanbali | Not yet analyzed — Hanbali's general music ruling |
Is Beautiful Things - Benson Boone halal according to Sistani?
Haram (1/5). The song's musical structure transitions from a quiet, acoustic ballad into an explosive, high-energy pop-rock chorus characterized by heavy percussion, electric guitars, and highly passionate, belted vocals. Under Ayatollah Sistani's 'Expert Recognition Test,' this specific tune type is highly suitable for entertainment and amusement gatherings. Sistani's framework explicitly dictates that the psychological or emotional effects of the music (such as soothing the nerves or invoking gratitude to God) are completely irrelevant to the ruling.
Is Beautiful Things - Benson Boone halal according to Khamenei?
Likely Haram (2/5). Ayatollah Khamenei's framework requires a holistic assessment of whether the music is 'lahwi' (deviating from the path of Allah and promoting carelessness). While the song contains positive spiritual expressions ('finding my faith', 'thank God every day'), it also explicitly normalizes a non-marital romantic relationship ('She'll come and stay the night'). Under a holistic assessment, this content represents a lifestyle that drives toward carelessness regarding Islamic moral boundaries. Musically, the song features a highly ecstatic, rapture-inducing (mutrib) pop-rock chorus.
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