Music and Ghinā’: Can Qur’anic Recitation Be Accompanied by Non-Lahwī Musical Instruments?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Music and Ghinā’: Can Qur’anic Recitation Be Accompanied by Non-Lahwī Musical Instruments?

English:

Question #1154:

Is it permissible to recite Qur’anic verses while playing music using instruments other than those usually suitable for gatherings of lahw and la‘ib?

Answer #1154:

There is no objection to reciting Qur’an in a beautiful and melodious voice commensurate to the greatness of the Holy Qur′an; it is, indeed, preferable so long as it does not amount to unlawful singing. However, playing music, while the recitation is in progress, has no shar‘ī justification.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Music and Ghinā’