{
  "id": 9554107,
  "title": "Rapper Wegz apologizes over unintentional Hadith citation in his song",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/rapper-wegz-apologizes-over-unintentional-hadith-citation-in-his-song",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:51:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/rapper-wegz-apologizes-over-unintentional-hadith-citation-in-his-song/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egyptian rapper Wegz ignited a debate after including a Hadith quote in the lyrics of his latest song, reigniting discussions about the suitability of using religious texts in musical works. The issue came to light when listeners noticed the line, \"Everyone will be judged by their intentions,\" which is part of the famous Hadith: \"Actions are judged by intentions, and each person will be rewarded according to their intentions.\" This triggered a response from preacher Khaled Zaki, who posted on Instagram criticizing the integration of the phrase.\n\nWegz reached out to seek clarification on the religious standing of such quotes in his song. In his message, he admitted his unawareness of the phrase's origin and asked for guidance on the religious ruling regarding the use of such Hadith phrases in music. Wegz expressed his preparedness to modify the lyrics, promising: \"The words that are inappropriate to put in a song will be changed immediately. May God guide us and grant us repentance.\"\n\nThe Egyptian Dar al-Ifta, the official Islamic legal authority, weighed in by requesting Wegz to remove or modify the offending line. Hisham Rabie, a Fatwa official from Dar al-Ifta, emphasized the sacred nature of the Prophet's sayings and the need for respect when incorporating them into non-religious contexts. Rabie also invited Wegz to visit the institution to discuss the issue with Fatwa advisers, hoping to provide guidance without undermining artistic expression.\n\nPublic reaction to the incident was mixed initially, with criticism over the religious reference. However, Wegz's prompt willingness to amend the lyrics was met with praise from his fans, who appreciated his acknowledgment of the mistake and his cooperative approach to resolving the situation.",
  "summary": "Egyptian rapper Wegz sparked widespread debate after incorporating a phrase from a Hadith (a saying of the Prophet Muhammad) into his new song’s lyrics, reopening a broader discussion about the appropriateness of using religious texts in musical work. The controversy unfolded after it was found the song included the line “Everyone will be judged by … The post Rapper Wegz apologizes over…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}