Is Instruments Halal in Islam?

Based upon the authentic Islamic ahadith, numerous Iranian Grand Ayatollahs; Sadiq Hussaini Shirazi, Mohammad-Reza Golpaygani, Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani, Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi, Ahmad Jannati and others, ruled that all music and instrument playing is haram, no matter the purpose.

Is it haram to play instruments in Islam?

Islam permits playing any instrument, as playing instrument is in the accordance with Islam. Islam religion recognizes human need for relaxation and having fun. There's no religion that forbids music as such. And music is produced by musical instruments (obviously).

Is music allowed in Islam?

There is a popular perception that music is generally forbidden in Islam. However, such a prescriptive statement elevates the issue to one of faith. The answer to the question is open to interpretation. ... The Qur'an, the first source of legal authority for Muslims, contains no direct references to music.