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Ah yes the usual music post in this community.

But I'm not here to ask "Is music allowed in Islam?"

Often when I see the people who say "Music is Haram" always associate it with negativity thinking all music are violent rap or promiscuous

There is even this one website ( which im pretty sure most people here know what the website is, but im not gonna mention the name because doing that may get my post removed )

that talks about how music is prohibited, and in the post they deny that music can be positive or can even be used as nasheed by saying

"What kind of light can someone get from something dirty, granted thats not exactly their words but its similar

But im sure music can be used for positive things

I also believe sometimes songs can inspire people with islamic messages

In fact growing up I often sees songs infused with Islamic message

So im asking if any of you can share your own experience where music has been a positive influence, even better if the positive message is Islam related.

This might be a dumb question, but doesn’t the melody make it music?

Any suggestions on a good podcast by Christian’s that is a more open discussion?

Thank you 🙏✝️

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For those who were not raised in a Christian family, what was it that made you decide to convert?

And why did you choose that particular church and the denomination?

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Christian counselors seeking to overturn conversion therapy bans in Kansas City and Jackson County. The bans, passed in 2019 and 2023 respectively, forbid practitioners from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors, but Bailey's lawsuit argues that the bans violate the counselors’ First Amendment rights.

The city and county have pledged to defend their bans in court, which punish conversion therapists with $500 to $1,000 fines and up to 180 days in jail if they offer services promising to turn kids straight or cisgender. However, Bailey's lawsuit follows a recent executive order by President Donald Trump pledging to prosecute anti-Christian bias, something that could aid Christian conversion therapists in their legal battles against the bans.

All major medical and psychological associations in the U.S. have denounced conversion therapy and say that attempts to change one’s LGBTQ+ identity are ineffective, unnecessary, and harmful.

As “evidence,” Bailey cites findings from the Cass Report, a 400-page U.K. report that largely opposed gender-affirming psychological and medical support for trans youth. The report was widely criticized for excluding studies that support the benefits of such care.

In 2024, Bailey began investigating healthcare providers who work with LGBTQ+ youth. A report found that Bailey used flimsy legal pretexts and harmed trans people's mental health.

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I don't know how popular BlueSky is, or will become, but it appears to be gaining some traction right now as multitudes flee the burning ruin of Musk Social.

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Hey guys,

I grew up heavily baptist/pentecostal christian, lost my way, and now I'm kinda back?

I'm trying to focus more on just my relationship with God & not putting any labels on it. ANYWAYSSS I'm not quite ready to dive head first into gospel music, but I heard a song by RAYE called “Hard Out Here” and I jived VERY well with it.

I was wondering if anyone has similar song/artist suggestions?

I like pop, rap, r&b and rock music.

Thanks!! :)

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