The Ruling on Music and Playing Musical Instruments

Question
What is the ruling on music and playing musical instruments?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: it is not permissible to play musical instruments of various kinds, except for what is in the context of the zaffa and similar instruments like the daf and drum, and God knows best.
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