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Is it among the forbidden eulogizing to write about the virtues of the deceased and to write poetry in his mourning?

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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: It is observed that after the death of a person, some come to write about his virtues, stating that he used to do such and such, and there are those who write a poem in his mourning. Does this fall under the forbidden eulogizing?

Answer:
If what was mentioned is true and he did not lie, or did not [lie], then there is nothing wrong with it. Mourning poetry is not a problem. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was mourned by Hassan ibn Thabit when he died, so mentioning the virtues of the deceased and praising him is a good thing. And in the athar (reports) it is said: "Mention the good qualities of your deceased" so that they are called upon and forgiveness is sought for them. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4146- 4717] هل من النعي المحرم الكتابة عن فضائل الميت وكتابة الشعر في رثائه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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