This Is What Observers Say About The Polemic On Prohibition Of Live Music In Bireuen Aceh

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JAKARTA - The Government of Bireuen Regency, Aceh has prohibited the implementation of live music in the area. This happened based on the fatwa of the Aceh Consultative Assembly number 12 in 2013 regarding other arts of entertainment culture with the views of Islamic law.

According to the information received, this regulation has 11 restrictions in circular letter No. 451/199/2023 issued on February 24.

First, poetry and songs do not deviate from aqidah alu sunnah wal jamaah.

Second, poetry and songs do not conflict with Islamic law.

Third, poetry and songs are not accompanied by forbidden musical instruments such as bass, piano, violin, foam, guitar, and the like.

Fourth, poetry and songs do not contain slander, lies, insults, and can arouse lust.

Fifth, poets and singers must meet the criteria for Muslim and Muslim clothing.

Sixth, poets and singers do not make excessive movements or can cause lust for lust.

Seventh, poets and singers are not members of men and women who are not mahram.

Eighth, poets and singers do not violate their nature according to gender.

The ninth, poets and singers were not watched by the opposite sex who were not mahram.

Tenth, singing and drinking activities are carried out in places and times that do not interfere with worship and public order.

Eleventh, entertainment audiences do not mix with men and women who are not mahram.

Circular No. 451/199/2023 regarding the ban on live music in Bireuen

Responding to this, music observer Mudya Mustam conveyed to VOI that the ban was still considered pros and cons that were difficult to determine.

"The point is, in my opinion, it happened in the Aceh region, which we know is very strong in implementing Islamic teachings," Mudya opened.

"Incidentally, there was also a discussion with friends in several WhatsApp groups that the ban on music in Islam is still controversial, there are many pros and cons, even among scholars or religious practitioners. This is a sensitive and difficult area to review for sure," continued the founder of Musikeras.com.

The man who also played the manager of the band D'Cinnamons then added that it was the third point of the ban that invited polemics.

"Maybe what really invites polemics is the third point, which prohibits singing with the accompaniment of musical instruments because they are considered haram. Even though the qasidah music, which usually has Islamic lyrics, also uses modern musical instruments," explained Mudya.

Mudya ended his response with a conclusion.

"The point is for me, the important thing is the purpose of music. If in an Islamic context, music is used to spread the teachings of goodness as taught in the holy book," he concluded.