Slippery Stone: An Inquiry into Islam's Stance on Music
... a wonderful book. May Allah accept it and may He make it a source of guidance to those who wish to be guided. Its historical sweep, its comprehensiveness, its details, its overall plan, presentation of material, a thoroughly worked out schema and anchorage in solid scholarship is simply outstanding. Its respectful handling of tricky areas, and reliance on primary sources has combined to produce a kind of book that is seldom available on a contemporary issue. Its lucidity is indicative of a light from the Divine guidance that produces in the human mind and heart a clarity of such nature. The author s choice of using the Arabic text and the beautiful production also adds to the usefulness of the book. - Dr. Muzaffar Iqbal, President, Center for the Study of Islam and Science, Canada --Albalagh E-juornalKhalid Baig, in his Slippery Stone, has written an impressive academic tome on the issue of music, poetry and singing in Islam. He discusses the historical development of these genres in the Muslim context, and documents various theological and legal responses that followed. This work is sure to become a standard reference in its field for many years to come." - Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, Dean of Academic Affairs, Almaghrib Institute, USA --Albalagh E-juornalKhalid Baig has discussed relevant issues surrounding the issue of music, singing, use of musical instruments, and popular music etc., and has explained clearly what is permissible and what is prohibited by Islam . . . The extensive list of original and secondary sources used indicate the author s grasp of the subject." - Syed Salman Nadvi, Formerly Professor and Chairman, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Durban-Westville --Albalagh E-juornal