Islamic preacher Sheik Lagba recently made a public criticism of the way of life of well-known Islamic musician Rukayat Gawat, who passed suddenly yesterday following a brief illness.
Sheik Lagba claimed that Gawat’s participation in singing and her adherence to Sufism condemned her to die a sinner.
He expressed that singing is considered haram (forbidden) in Islam, especially for women, and argued that Gawat’s profession was in direct violation of Islamic teachings.
The cleric further emphasized that music is not acceptable in Islam, particularly among women, and that those engaging in such acts are inviting divine displeasure.
Sheik Lagba’s comments have sparked a debate within the Islamic community, especially around the permissibility of music and Sufism in Islam.