Prominent preacher Mabrouk Attia stated that singing is not entirely forbidden, emphasizing that "what provokes fitna (temptation) and describes false emotions is prohibited." This was in response to Jordanian singer Adham Nabalsi's decision to retire from singing. Attia commented on Nabalsi's decision in a video on YouTube, saying, "Not all singing is haram, as evidenced by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who would say during his travels, 'who sings at night to ease the hardships of the travel for the armies,' and nice words can uplift and be cherished by people. May God reward those who sing and compose."
He continued, "However, forbidden singing is everything that incites fitna and describes false emotions, and anyone who calls for misguidance or promotes inappropriate acts and the like that is widespread among people is indeed haram." Attia believes that "those who retire from singing will have God open doors for them and provide them with broader sustenance, and retirement from singing does not mean all singing is haram."
He further stated, "What’s wrong with promoting marriage in the Muslim community instead of being enamored with its poetry and allure? I can marry you, O virtuous girl, and go to your father with my dowry; that's an immediate composition. However, love, yearning, and stimulating desires are haram."
Recently, singer Adham Nabalsi announced his decision to retire from singing, saying, "Simply put, a person tries to set new goals in life to achieve them and feel a sense of accomplishment. The purpose of our existence in life is to worship the Lord of the worlds, and we seek to improve our presence in life."
During an interview with journalist Mostafa Adeeb, Nabalsi added, "Currently, I am trying to gather my thoughts to end this phase and start a new one, where God is pleased with me, and may God grant me success."
