Religious Events: Ruling on Using Musical Instruments in Commemorative Religious Ceremonies

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Religious Events: Ruling on Using Musical Instruments in Commemorative Religious Ceremonies

English:

Question #1439:

What is the ruling in the matter of using musical instruments, such as an organ, a cymbal, etc. in commemorative ceremonies?

Answer #1439:

Using musical instruments is inappropriate for the commemoration ceremonies of the Master of Martyrs (a.s.). It is preferable to hold commemoration ceremonies in the same traditional way that has been handed down through the generations.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Religious Events