Is playing piano allowed in islam?

how much do you know about islam? Is playing piano allowed in Islam?

Salaams,

According to many scholars, there are many types of music forbidden in Islam. However, there is no outright prohibition, as the tradition used to support the idea of percussion instruments refers to an incident on Eid day, where the Prophet of Islam (SAW)encouraged his daughters to use the drums and continue to sing, even though some of his companions, most notably Omar (RA), suggested that this was a 'questionable' activity. Thus it is clear that musical rhythms, whether accompanied by instruments or not, are allowed. Even those who would argue against instruments should note that, during battle, music and the use of voices in a martial tone were often used as in the case of the 'opening of Mecca' (fatgatul Makkah). Although some hardliners may suggest that only percussion instruments are permissible, there is no direct evidence to support this contention.

...and why would it not be allowed?

Women's rights are known to be limited.

Percussions are permissable in Islam but I dont think that pianos are.

Hm, I could've sworn one of the best piano players I know is Muslim. I don't know, piano is too western for most Muslims, perhaps?

Music is Haraam

References within the context of the Holy Qur`aan along with the Hadith of the Prophet Sallalahu alihi wa sallam (Peace be upon him) confirm that music is haraam.
Interpreters of the Qur`aan have defined the term `lahwal hadith` which is mentioned in the Qur`aan as:

1) Singing and listening to songs.
2) Purchasing of male and female singers.
3) Purchase of instruments of fun and amusement.

When Sayyidana Abdullah Ibne Mas`ood radiyallahu Anhu (Allah be pleased with him), a very close companion of our Prophet Sallalahu alihi wa sallam (Peace be upon him) was asked about the meaning of the term `lahwal hadith`, he replied
“I swear by Him besides whom there is no other God,that it refers to ghinaa (singing ).”

This statement, he repeated three times. This view is unanimously supported by the four Khalifas, the eminent Sahabaah, Tabi`een, the four Imaams and other reliable Islaamic scholars and authorities.

One hadith from the Bukhari Shareef, the most authentic Book of Hadith, further confirms unlawfulness of music and singing :
`There will be people of my Ummah who will seek to make lawful; fornication, wine-drinking and the use of ma`aazif ( musical instruments ).`

Detailed analysis of the arabic word `ma`aazif ` shows that it refers to musical instruments, the sounds of those musical instruments and singing with the accompaniment of instruments.

Closer analysis of the wordings of the Hadith establishes the prohibition of music. Firstly, the words `seek to make lawful ` shows that music is not permissible, as logically one can only seek to make lawful that which is not allowed. Secondly, if music was not prohibited, then it would not have been brought within the same context as fornication and wine-drinking.

Muslims are aware that nothing has been prohibited by Allah except that which is harmful to the welfare of a Muslim individual and the society as a whole. The divine attribute behind the prohibition of music can be comprehended by looking into the diverse influence music can have.

Experiments carried out by doctors and professors have confirmed that the music of today is such that it does not only affect the brain, but each and every organ of one`s body. There is a close relationship between music and bodily movements. We find that people listening to music automatically start tapping their fingers and feet, as if the music is permeating in their blood.