Hadith on the Prohibition of Music from the Perspective of Ulama Madhhab and Students of Jember

The law on music in Islam is an ongoing debate among Muslims, given its pervasive
influence on everyday life. There are differences of opinion among ulama regarding the
legal status of music, with some considering it haram while others allow it as a form of
artistic expression. This study aims to detail the differences in views among ulama of
Madhhab and compare them with the perspectives of students at the Kiai Haji Achmad
Siddiq State Islamic University (UIN KHAS) regarding the hadith prohibiting music. The
method used in this study is a qualitative approach with data collection through literature
studies and interviews. The results show that students have various views: most consider
music to be permissible with certain conditions, such as not containing elements of
blasphemy or distancing from worship. Some students argue that music is makruh because
it is considered to cause negligence, while others do not even consider there is a prohibition
in the hadith, seeing it more as a matter of perspective. In addition, students emphasize the
importance of the context and content of music in determining its status. This study is
expected to clarify students’ understanding of the hadith prohibiting music, show its
relevance in modern life, and encourage a more open discussion between tradition and
developments.

Keywords: Music Law, Hadith Prohibiting Music, Takhrij Hadith, Madhhab Ulama, Jember
Students