is there any shirk and kufr word in this lyrics

Faith and Belief · Hanafi

Question No: 4791
Questioner: Meraj Melody
Question Asked: 02 Sep 2026, 02:35 AM
Reviewed & Published: 02 Sep 2026, 02:47 AM
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Question

is there any shirk and kufr word in this lyrics "I found the pieces on the floor
Every word you spoke before
It used to cut me to the bone
Now it's just a different tone
I pick the glass up off the ground
And turn the silence into sound

[Pre-Chorus]
I take the dark, I change the pitch
I flip the power in the switch
My heart is beating in the clear
There is no room for any fear
I turn the pressure into light

[Chorus]
Every wreck, every mistake
I take the love you tried to break
I change the beat, I play it loud
I stand way up above the crowd
I cut the noise, I take the hit
I take the pain and remix it"

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Answer:

After carefully analyzing the lyrics you have provided, I can state with confidence that there are no explicit words of Shirk (associating partners with Allah) or Kufr (disbelief) in these lyrics.

The lyrics are written in a metaphorical and poetic style, commonly found in modern music, describing themes of personal recovery, emotional resilience, and self-empowerment after a heartbreak or betrayal.

Here is a breakdown of the key phrases to clarify why they are not considered Shirk or Kufr:

  1. "I flip the power in the switch" and "I turn the pressure into light": These are metaphors for changing one's mindset or emotional state. The "power" and "light" refer to personal strength and clarity, not divine power or the light of prophethood. In Islamic theology, creating light or turning darkness into light is exclusively Allah’s attribute, but in the context of poetry and metaphor, it refers to human emotional recovery, which is permissible.

  2. "I stand way up above the crowd": This is an expression of confidence and overcoming low self-esteem. It does not imply claiming divinity or superiority in a god-like manner. It is a common idiom for feeling successful or proud of one's achievements.

  3. "I take the pain and remix it": This is a metaphor for transforming suffering into something positive (like art or music). It does not involve any theological claim.

Important Note on the Ruling of Music and Songs:

While the words are free from Shirk and Kufr, it is crucial to remember the general Islamic ruling on music and singing. According to the Hanafi school of thought, the use of musical instruments (other than the duff/tambourine for women on specific occasions) is Haram (forbidden).

  • Imam Ibn Abidin states in Radd al-Muhtar (6:395): "The listening to musical instruments is Haram, and it is a sin, and it is considered a major sin (kabirah) if one persists in it."
  • Mufti Muhammad Shafi and Mufti Taqi Usmani have consistently ruled that listening to songs accompanied by musical instruments is impermissible, regardless of the lyrical content, as it distracts from the remembrance of Allah.

Therefore, even though the lyrics are free from Shirk and Kufr, it is not permissible to sing, perform, or listen to these lyrics if they are accompanied by musical instruments. If the lyrics are recited as a cappella (nasheed) without instruments, the content itself is permissible, provided it does not encourage sin.

Conclusion: The lyrics contain no Shirk or Kufr. However, as a Muslim, you must avoid using them in a musical context (with instruments). If you wish to express these sentiments, you may do so through permissible means, such as poetry or spoken word without music, always ensuring your heart remains attached to Allah.

And Allah knows best.



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