Question
I am of African descent. My parents and other family members were in the habit of collecting and playing various African musical instruments. In addition to these, I have several antique television sets and photographs passed down the family. All these items are extremely valuable to the right collectors. I seek your advice as to what to do. Sell the items or simply destroy them?
Answer
It is incumbent to remove all the musical instruments, photographs, etc. and to destroy them. It is not permissible to sell them. The same applies to the antique television sets. They have to be destroyed. They may not be sold regardless of their monetary value. Imaan is tested with issues of this nature. The value of the instruments has absolutely no relationship with the value of Imaan. To the Muslim, Allah's Pleasure is of paramount importance.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 08
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