Is it permissible for Muslim school pupils to sing the national anthem?

Answer

It is not permissible to sing the national anthem even of a so-called Muslim country. We have already explained this practice in a past issue of The Majlis. The anthem as a whole and the practice of singing it are not permissible since this is a kuffaar practice, emulation of which is haraam. Even if the words are not kufr/shirk, the practice remains haraam.