Junaid Jamshed - Biography

Junaid Jamshed has currently given up singing songs with musical instruments. The use of musical instruments other than the voice and the drum is an area of strong debate in Muslim jurisprudence, considered harām and this is the primary reason Junaid has given for retreating from the pop music spotlight. The Secondary reason is the concert incident with the sister of Junaid Jamshed which made him feel guilty and responsible for other women. He now limits his singing to songs that praise God, and focuses on the practice of Islam and its pious personalities - somewhat along the lines of former Cat Stevens now famously known as Yusuf Islam. Junaid is now an active member of the Tablighi Jamaat[2] (The phrase "Tablighi Jamaat" translates to "Preachers Group"). He frequently travels the world and inspires Muslims to improve their practice of Islam.