Aisha Khan

  During a casual conversation with friends, the topic of music came up. When I said I do not listen to music because it is haram in Islam, the immediate reaction was curiosity. Then came a familiar argument: “But so many Muslims sing. There are concerts in Muslim countries. Muslim artists make music. If Muslims are doing it everywhere… how can it be wrong?” This is not just about music. This question exposes a much deeper misunderstanding in the modern Muslim mindset: Do the actions of Muslims define Islam — or does Islam define what Muslims should be? The answer matters. And it requires logic, evidence, and intellectual honesty. Foundational Principle: Muslims Can Be Wrong — Islam Cannot Islam does not derive its legitimacy from culture, majority behavior, celebrity influence, politics, or social normalization. Muslims are human beings — capable of mistakes, sin, emotional bias, and societal pressure. Revelation is not. Allah says, in a statement that intellectually destr...