Instructor of Advanced Levels at the Islamic Seminary and Graduate of the Jurisprudential Center of the Infallible Imams (peace be upon them)
Abstract
One of the contentious issues among producers at the national media today is the display of musical instruments, which—according to the fatwas of Imam Khomeini (r.) and the Supreme Leader (may his presence be prolonged)—is impermissible. Since the primary reasoning cited for this prohibition is the promotion of vulgar music, it appears that through a precise analysis of the primary jurisprudential evidence, a proper explanation of secondary evidence, and considering the role of national media in developing an Iranian-Islamic culture—while adhering to religious guidelines—it may be possible to issue a ruling permitting the display of musical instruments on national media in order to promote refined and dignified music.
Alavi,S. A. (2025). The Prohibition of Displaying Musical Instruments on National Media Under Critical Review. Theoretical Studies of Art, 5(8), 263-292.
MLA
Alavi,S. A. . "The Prohibition of Displaying Musical Instruments on National Media Under Critical Review", Theoretical Studies of Art, 5, 8, 2025, 263-292.
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Alavi S. A. (2025). 'The Prohibition of Displaying Musical Instruments on National Media Under Critical Review', Theoretical Studies of Art, 5(8), pp. 263-292.
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Theoretical Studies of Art