The Ruling on Rhyming Prose in the Friday Sermon

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling regarding the Friday sermon, given that it is observed that the Friday sermon of the Muslim is heard but obscure?

Answer:
Rhyming prose (saj') is of two types. Forced rhyming prose is not permissible. As for rhyming prose that is not forced, there is nothing wrong with it; this is good because it has a stronger impact on the listeners and is easier for the preacher to deliver. Non-forced rhyming prose is permissible, whereas forced rhyming prose is what is prohibited. Or rather, forced rhyming prose is what is disliked. As for rhyming prose that includes praising falsehood and promoting evil, this is the rhyming prose of the soothsayers, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. If the rhyming prose promotes falsehood and calls to falsehood, it is the rhyming prose of the soothsayers and is forbidden. Forced rhyming prose is disliked. Light rhyming prose, or rhyming prose that is not forced, is good because it conveys the benefit to the listeners and is easier for the preacher. The sermons of the imams of the da'wah (calling to Islam) are of this type and are of good quality. Yes. Yes.