Is Ran To Atlanta - Drake Halal or Haram?
Across the schools of thought analyzed, the highest verdict for "Ran To Atlanta - Drake" 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 Ran To Atlanta - Drake halal according to Sistani?
Haram (1/5). Applying the Expert Recognition Test, the tune type of this song—characterized by a smooth, mid-tempo R&B beat, synthesized melodies, and rhythmic trap percussion—is of the type commonly used in contemporary entertainment and amusement gatherings (such as clubs, lounges, and parties). An expert in these matters would easily recognize this tune type as suitable for such gatherings. Because the tune type itself is suitable for entertainment gatherings, the melodic vocal delivery (singing/rapping) constitutes 'ghina' (entertaining expression in tunes common to entertainers) and is strictly prohibited.
Is Ran To Atlanta - Drake halal according to Khamenei?
Likely Haram (2/5). Under Ayatollah Khamenei's framework, the song is evaluated using the 3-component lahwī assessment. The track's smooth, sensual R&B rhythm, combined with lyrics focusing on material wealth, physical attraction, and secular romance, creates an overall character that is lahwī (diverting the soul from the remembrance of Allah and spiritual growth). While the song may not be explicitly 'mutrib' (causing extreme physical rapture or ecstasy) for all listeners, its potentiality to arouse carnal desires, create religious indifference, and its suitability for gatherings of amusement and vanity render it forbidden.
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