Is it Haraam to use prayer call in an artwork?
 

Is it Haraam to use the prayer call in a artwork?

Iam doing a university art project and wanted to make a video showing the decoration inside a church, but with the soundtrack of a muslim prayer call.

I wanted to do this as a way of combining ideas of religion/the similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity and my mixed race as a British Muslim and to encourage people to think about religion when they see the film.

What are your views on this - Is this Haraam? (forbidden)

PS: Would it be better to have something else such as a prayer to God such as a Duaa'?

Assalamu alaikum sister,

I don't know if it would be haram or not.

My personal request is not to use it as a background soundtrack. The Adhan is to be respected. Hope you understand.

Hi, I don't think it would be the background, I think it would be the main
aspect of the film, because the moving sound of the call to prayer is what I was focusing on,
it is part of the images shown...Like:

For example images of Mecca, with the prayer call as the resonating sound...

Mixing Shirk and Tawhid?... http://discussworldissues.com/forums...n_confused.gif

Hi,

I am also an artist and I am very new to Islam. May I recommend something for you?

I think it would be better for you to make a documentary style video instead of what you are proposing. As amr123 said, the Adhan is to be respected, those who watch your video need to know that you respect it also and see the importance of it in Islam. This is why I think it would be better for you to talk about it, or have an interview video with someone else talking about it.

And remember we should not be comparing religions. Islam is the one true religion, one which we are all reverting back to. I think the subject is not something that needs to be discussed or shared or debated. Perhaps an artistic video celebrating the beauty of Islam would be nicer, show the world how beautiful it is. Maybe that in itself would be a powerful message to send out to people.

I am not an expert but what if you were to write a poem, and recite it for your video, about the Adhan, how important it is, and how it makes you feel as a Muslim, perhaps this would be more acceptable? Again, I am not an expert I'm just saying from what I know/understand so far.

Can someone correct me please?

Hi Guys,

I've thought of a new concept and found something else to use that will work fine and not be a issue,

Thanks for your responses though!

Glad to hear that sis. Please do visit the forums often, there a lot of beneficial threads which will help us to be a better Muslim http://discussworldissues.com/forums...ilies/insh.gif .