Why is the notion that “Muslims don’t approve of music” problematic? Give examples

What will be an ideal response?


• While it is true that certain Muslim individuals and communities condemn music and musicians in the name of religion (e.g., "fanatic," "fundamentalist," "Islamist," and conservative groups like the Afghani-based Taliban), in truth, a "wealth of musical genres and styles exist in Islamic communities throughout the world. . . . [R]itual speech, like the call to prayer, the verses of the Qur' an [believed to be the word of God], and even group prayer are almost always intoned or chanted rather than simply spoken."

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1. Some public radio stations are responsible for introducing new contemporary music through live, in- studio performances and recordings. 2. The trend in staffing radio stations is to eliminate certain managerial jobs at individual stations and transfer responsibilities up to the group level for a cluster of stations, which reduces overall headcount. 3. Decisions on what music to play today are usually based on local music sales figures, listener requests, and the gut opinion of a station’s local program director. 4. Internet radio has become a sizeable business. 5. Opinions vary among radio executives about the best mix of music selections—which are usually grouped in “sets”—and commercials.

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Which of the following is incorporated into the composition of Spotted Horses and Human Hands?

A. the natural environment of the horses B. the illusion of three-dimensional space C. the depiction of abstract human bodies D. the natural contour of the cave wall

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The "punitive expedition" refers to 1897 British retaliation against the Benin for the killing of British officials during an ancestor festival

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The accomplishments of Theodulf of Orléans included all of the following EXCEPT

A. designing the chapel at Germigny-des-Prés. B. composing the finest poetry of his age. C. applying mathematical perspective to painted art. D. writing learned treatises about a variety of theological subjects.

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