Some mourning rituals include music (non-entertainment) and sound effects. Is there an issue with this?
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Peace be upon you. The permissibility of listening to recordings is dependent on the individual's judgment. If one believes that they do not contain singing, nor entertainment music that misleads from the path of God, nor false claims, then there is no harm in listening to them. Entertainment music that misleads from the path of God is that which distances a person from the truth and virtuous morals, and brings them closer to permissiveness and sin due to its characteristics. The reference for determining the subject is common understanding. According to Ayatollah Khamenei, listening is permissible if it meets these criteria. On the other hand, Ayatollah Sistani states that music suitable for entertainment and play, such as that played with musical instruments like the lute, tambour, qanun, and guitar, is forbidden like singing. However, other types, such as military and funeral music, are permissible, although it is preferable to avoid them as a precaution. May you be successful in all good.