Is Sure Thing - Miguel Halal or Haram?
Across the schools of thought analyzed, the highest verdict for "Sure Thing - Miguel" is Grey Area (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 Sure Thing - Miguel halal according to Sistani?
Haram (1/5). Grand Ayatollah Sistani's assessment methodology is governed by the objective 'Expert Recognition Test' set forth in 'A Code of Practice For Muslims in the West' (Book 46, pp. 258-268). The primary question is: 'Is this tune suitable for entertainment and amusement gatherings?' Permissible music is strictly defined as that which does not entail entertainment in gatherings held for that purpose, whereas forbidden music is that which is suitable fo…
Is Sure Thing - Miguel halal according to Khamenei?
Likely Haram (2/5). Ayatollah Khamenei evaluates music through a 3-component assessment: (1) whether the sound is lahwī (causing heedlessness and deviating from Allah's path), (2) whether it possesses muṭrib characteristics (producing rapture/agitation) in combination with lahw, and (3) whether it is suitable for gatherings of sin and vanity (Q1121, Q1123, Q1131). In his advanced jurisprudence lectures (dars khārij, 'Ghena va Moseghi', Session 314, pp.
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