A Nasheed (Arabic: أناشيد; also spelt Nasyid in Malaysia) is an Islamic-oriented song. Traditionally, it is sung a cappella, accompanied only by a daff. This musical style is used because many Muslim scholars interpret Islam as prohibiting the use of musical instruments except for some basic percussion. Many people admire the purity and simplicity of the music. A new generation of "Nasheed" artists use a wide variety of musical instruments in their art.