With the advent of Islam in the 7th century CE, Persian music, as well as other Persian cultural taints, became the main formative element in what has, ever since, been known as "Islamic civilization" ...

He has consulted with national Islamic bodies, and requested a letter from the leader of his mosque. "We here believe that music is haram [forbidden].

A hardline Muslim morals crusader from western Sydney has declared female singers cause earthquakes and that musical instruments are sinful because they are linked with premarital sex.