Is Heat Waves - Glass Animals Halal or Haram?
Across the schools of thought analyzed, the highest verdict for "Heat Waves - Glass Animals" is Caution (3/5).
| School | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Sistani | Haram (1/5) |
| Khamenei | Caution (3/5) |
| 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 Heat Waves - Glass Animals halal according to Sistani?
Haram (1/5). Applying Ayatollah Sistani's 'Expert Recognition Test', the musical tune of 'Heat Waves' is an upbeat, highly rhythmic synth-pop melody. An expert in these matters would easily distinguish this tune type as being suitable for, or similar to, the tunes used in entertainment and amusement gatherings (such as parties or clubs). Under Sistani's jurisprudence, the emotional effect of the song (sadness or heartbreak) and the clean nature of the lyrics are completely irrelevant to the ruling. Because the tune type itself is suitable for entertainment gatherings, listening to it is prohibited.
Is Heat Waves - Glass Animals halal according to Khamenei?
Caution (3/5). Applying Ayatollah Khamenei's 'Lahwi Assessment', the song does not contain any of the five explicitly forbidden types of entertainment (it is not sexually exciting, does not promote sin, does not prevent obligatory duties, does not create religious indifference, and is not designed as dance-hall music). However, it is a highly popular, upbeat secular pop song. Because the lyrics are clean and deal with the emotional pain of letting go of a loved one, but the musical rhythm is upbeat and synthetic, it falls into the 'grey area' (shubhah).
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