Listening to music is a sin?

Aslamu alyakum Jook. What you have said is incorrect . The message of Islam is the same for all messengers. However, the sharia is not the same. If the case was that something was allowed with a certain messenger, then it is for him and for his nation. The sharia of the nation of prophet muhammed saws was different then from other nations.

In addition The view that Dawood (peace be upon him) used to seek forgiveness by playing the flute or instrument or music is a view for which there is no basis, rather what is meant by the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to Abu Moosa al-Ash’ari , “You have been given a beautiful voice (mizmaar, lit. flute) like the beautiful voices of the family of Dawood” (narrated by al-Bukhaari (5048) and Muslim (793) is that he had a beautiful voice, and the beauty of his voice was likened to the sound of the flute. 

“[Allaah said to Iblees:] And befool them gradually those whom you can among them with your voice (i.e. songs, music, and any other call for Allaah’s disobedience)…” [al-Israa’ 17:64]

It was reported from Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) in a marfoo’ report: “In this ummah there will be landslides, stones falling from heaven and transformation (of humans into monkeys, etc.). This will happen when alcohol is drunk, when people bring in female singers and play musical instruments.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi).

The exception to the above is the daff – without any rings (i.e., a hand-drum which looks like a tambourine, but without any rattles) – when used by women on Eids and at weddings. This is indicated by saheeh reports.

Strive to learn your Islam from the Book of your Lord and the Sunnah of your Prophet. Do not say, So-and-so said, for you cannot learn the truth only from men. Learn the truth and then measure people against it.

Alan knows best

There are some limitations to be observed in the matter of singing:

1. The subject matter of songs should not be against the teachings of Islam. For example, if the song is in praise of wine, and it invites people to drink, singing or listening to it is haram.
2. Although the subject matter itself may not be against the Islamic teachings, the manner of singing may render it haram; this would be the case, for example, if suggestive sexual movement accompanied the singing.
3. Islam fights against excess and extravagance in anything, even in worship; how, then, can it tolerate excessive involvement with entertainment? Too much time should not be wasted in such activities; after all, what is time but life itself? One cannot dispute the fact that spending time in permissible activities consumes time, which ought to be resaved for carrying out religious obligations and doing good deeds. It is aptly said, "There is no excess except at the expense of a neglected duty."
4. Each individual is the best judge of himself. If a certain type of singing arouses one's passions, leads him towards sin, excites the animal instincts, and dulls spirituality, he must avoid it, thus closing the door to temptations.
5. There is unanimous agreement that if singing is done in conjunction with haram activities—for example, at a drinking party, or if it is mixed with obscenity and sin—it is haram.

Source: http://www.islamawareness.net/Music/music_fatwa005.html

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.494B

Narrated by Abu Amir or Abu Malik Al Ashari

that he heard the Prophet (S.A.W) saying, "From among my followers there will be some people who will consider illegal sexual intercourse, the wearing of silk, the drinking of alcoholic drinks and the use of musical instruments, as lawful.”

Holy Qur'an says,

And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e.music, singing, etc.) to mislead (men) from the Path of Allah without knowledge, and takes it (the Path of Allah, the Verses of the Quran) by way of mockery. For such there will be a humiliating torment (in the Hell-fire). [Holy Qur'an 31:6]

Not every kind of music is Halal or Haram. There are many conditions to it. And no sensible Muslim can say that our Holy Prophet (S.A.W) have allowed every kind of music i.e. vulgar, leads to sin, against the teachings of Islam, in praise of haram things or in conjunction with haram activities.

And I think we all have sung our respective National Anthem when we were in schools, right? (Without Music Instruments)

You can listen to music if there is no sound or drum,piano as the Prophet forbid us from listening to drum,musical instrument.so think of any song that doesnt have sound.THINK twice.also the time use in listening to it should be spent praising Allah subhana wat'ala. Praise Allah subhana wat'ala,one get reward but doing what is unlawful one will be punished

Okay you guys that are trying to make things impermissible which Allah has not forbidden, you are disobeying Him. And honestly, no singing? okay, have you even read EXODUS chapter 15? -_-

Psalm 105:2 "Sing praises to Him; speak of all His wondrous acts."

scripture uses the word "sing" there, not recite.

"psalms" - "zamar" in hebrew - give praise, sing forth praises.

see, you feel the desire to lie on the internet don't you?

one of the words for "sing" (in praise to the Lord) is ranan in hebrew. to SHOUT - aloud for joy, cry out, be joyful, rejoice, shout (for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out) triumph.

so yeah, if you wanna go ahead and be a reserved little person who calls them self a "muslim" and not emphasize the true greatness of our Creator, then to you is your practice and to me is mine. AL HAMDILLAH HALLELUJAH ALL praise be to God.

music is not a sin in Islam. whomever says this has to bring proof from Quran. its a historical fact that our prophet has organized musical events during his reign. he liked it very much. many great Muslims in history are big fans of music. plus the art of music has developed in great deal in Muslim countries (arabia, persia, turkey, ethiopia, eritrea, pakistan etc). would music develop in these countries if it was haram? use your logic!

enes if u know d answer to ur question then y did u asked? what u said to d broda was wrong pls dont do that again knowledge is like an ocean u only get ur share. The answer to ur quetion is simple music of nowadays is haram. Wallah i dnt think u love music d way i do bt bcos of Allah & d punishment prepare for music listener is severe it took me time praying to Allah to help me stop hearing music bt alhamdulilah now i only have just one music in my phone which is d song "mirror" so my advice u better pray for ur self instead of looking for excuse or someone to tell u is halal. Wallahi i swear by Allah music is haram wassalam