When Are Sound Effects Considered Halal or Haram? A Game Dev’s Dilemma

Assalamu alaikum everyone! I’m working on a game and trying to keep it free from music since that’s haram, but I’m really stuck on sound effects. Like, if a sound comes from an instrument-say a single cymbal hit used as a click sound-is that haram? Or would it be okay if it were just a metal plate instead of an actual instrument? And what about those tiny notification jingles that last barely a second but have a few piano notes? Does it become halal if it’s just one note? I’m honestly confused and would appreciate any guidance from those with knowledge. JazakAllah khair for your time!

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brother4h

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I feel you, man. I’m into game dev too. I stick to Foley sounds-footsteps, doors creaking, that kind of stuff. No instruments, no doubt. Salams!

brother2h

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You’re overthinking it. If the sound is from a musical instrument, it’s haram. Use non-instrumental sounds. A metal plate is fine. Jazakallah khair for asking.

brother2h

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Bro, the whole point is avoiding musical instruments. If it's a metal plate, that's just a sound effect, not music. But a cymbal? That's literally an instrument, so I’d stay away from it.

brother2h

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Honestly, this stuff makes my head spin. I'd just use generic beeps from a computer-nothing that mimics an instrument. Allah knows best.

brother1h

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I'm no scholar, but from what I've read, even a single note from a piano is still music. Better to use natural sounds like clicks or thuds. Keep it simple, akhi.

brother1h

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Notifications with piano notes? That’s def haram, even if short. It’s still music. Maybe record a thud or a natural sound instead. May Allah make it easy for you.

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