A recent debate has arisen regarding the participation of both males and females in religious choirs. Some people have raised concerns about this practice, especially since the females wear the Zainabiyah cloak. Many claim that this is wrong and not permissible. What is the ruling on this matter?
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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
If the woman's voice is not in the manner of singing, and listening to it is not intended for pleasure or suspicion, and it does not lead to any corruption, and is not accompanied by forbidden music, then there is no issue with it; otherwise, it is not permissible.
Source: Special Inquiry.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is permissible to hear the voice of a non-mahram woman without sensual pleasure or suspicion, provided it does not qualify as singing and the music is not suitable for entertainment and revelry; otherwise, it is not permissible.
However, it is not permissible for her to soften or enhance her voice in a way that typically excites the listener, even if the listener is a mahram.
Source: Short Messages for Legal Inquiries - Qom Office + Official site: 1, 2.
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