Khalid Baig is the author of Slippery Stone and has focused his research on Islamic thought and contemporary issues. Through this book, he brings together historical, cultural, and jurisprudential perspectives to offer a nuanced understanding of music’s place in Islam — clarifying complex questions about permissibility and prohibition by referring directly to classical Arabic sources and juristic opinions. His work aims to demystify the “music controversy” and present evidence-based clarity on the subject.