Is a muslim woman's voice her awrah?

[Tabassum07]

:salam2:

A sister wants to know the answer to this question, so I'm asking:

There is this reading group which is making sound recordings of a book written by one of the group members for people to listen to - the sister wants to know if its permissable for her to lend her voice for this project? There is a very high chance that the audio CD will be presented online (anonymously, under screen names) where mostly females will listen to it, since it revolves around their interests, but anyone can stumble upon it. But it is a story, which would involve acting like a character. She wants to know if it would be permissable to take part in?

What do you guys think? As far as I know, I really wouldn't feel comfortable doing such a thing. But if its only among females, it sounds interesting. But I don't know.

Edit: Oh right, the rest of the group is non-muslim.

 

[Seeking Allah's Mercy]

[:salam2:wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu....

interesting.jazakallah khairan for brining it up/

 

[ahmed_indian]

:salam2:,

Is a woman’s voice ‘awrah?
Is what is said about a woman’s voice being ‘awrah correct?

Praise be to Allaah.
The woman’s voice is not ‘awrah in principle, for women used to complain to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and ask him about Islamic matters. They also did that with the Rightly-Guided Khaleefahs (may Allaah be pleased with them) and the rulers after them. But it is not permissible for a woman to speak in a soft or alluring voice, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty (to Allaah), then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire for adultery) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner”

[al-Ahzaab 33:32]

because men may be tempted by that, as is indicated by this aayah. And Allaah is the source of strength.

From Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah li’l-Buhooth al-‘Ilmiyyah wa’l-Iftaa, 6/83.

Please also refer to Question no. 1121, where you will find limits and guidelines on speaking to non-mahram women. This is an important topic.

Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

http://www.islamqa.com/en/cat/402

 

[BrotherInIslam7]

:salam2:

I just wanted to point out that this ayah needs to be taken into consideration as well :-


“O wives of the Prophet! You are not like any other women. If you keep your duty (to Allaah), then be not soft in speech, lest he in whose heart is a disease (of hypocrisy, or evil desire for adultery) should be moved with desire, but speak in an honourable manner”

[al-Ahzaab 33:32]

 

[JenGiove]

...and frankly, anything placed online is not "protected". Anyone will be able to hear it, no matter what gender.

 

[saima abdullah]

...and frankly, anything placed online is not "protected". Anyone will be able to hear it, no matter what gender.

nice to read it from you
subhanAllah
may Allah guide you, me and us
i agree to brotherinislam......as sister has mentioned she have to add some dramatic effects in her voice then it can sound attractive .. when i was addict to FM some radio female dj's had most beautiful voices and when i saw their pictures .their voices were more attractive then looks ...and was sweet to my ears then what about the brothers...

its better to avoid
wsalam