I think Arabs dislike only polyphonic music. They certainly have music. Muslims elsewhere seem to like music in general. I have seen Muslims dance, including belly dancers. Perhaps you have missed it. It is amazing how many experts there are on Islam in this forum.
I think Arabs dislike only polyphonic music. They certainly have music. Muslims elsewhere seem to like music in general. I have seen Muslims dance, including belly dancers. I think you are confusing Muslims with Arabs. In fact, there are more non-Arab Muslims than Arab Muslims, and many Arabs are not Muslims, and do certainly enjoy that music we recognize as Middle Eastern.
The Muslim religion flatly condemns music in the usual sense, and those who endulge their very normal desire to enjoy music are defying Muslims sharia law.
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