Question
A Muslim company owns a property which it wishes to let. The tenant wants to open a club house for entertainment. There will be liquor, music, singing, dancing, mixed gatherings, etc. Is it permissible to let the premises for these activities, and will the income be lawful?
Answer
Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'aan Majeed: "And do not aid in sin and transgression."
I-aanat alal ma'siyat, i.e. to aid sin and transgression, is haraam. There is no doubt and no difference of opinion on this question. It is not permissible to rent out one's premises for a club house which will be for entertainment, and where music, singing, dancing, etc. will be taking place. This prohibition should not be difficult to understand and accept. It is neither permissible to hire out premises for such shaitaaniyat nor will the income be lawful. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to destroy all types of haraam entertainment, hence he said: "I was sent to destroy musical instruments."
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- The Majlis Vol 19 No 06
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