Music in its most basic form—vocalization—saturates Islamic society: the muezzin’s call to Friday prayer and the melodious recitation of the Quran are experiences with musical as well as devotional ...
At the Muslim Community Center of Portland, hundreds filled the prayer rooms and outdoor courtyard last week to remember Imam Muhammad Najieb, the community’s beloved spiritual leader who died of ...
Voices of Faith offers perspectives from religion columnists. This week’s question: What role does music play in the Hindu and Muslim faiths? Pleasing and decent Syed E. Hasan, Ph.D., Midland Islamic ...
Syed E. Hasan, Ph.D., Midland Islamic Council: Music is the use of voice or instruments to produce sound effects that are melodious, pleasing, and harmonious. Using this definition, the answer to the ...