The Ruling on Excessive Use of Poetry in the Sermon
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Question:
First, there are those who want a lot of poetry in the sermon, so they said, "Poetry and preaching, half and half." What is the ruling on that?
Answer:
By Allah, this is not known in the sermon. It is not known from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) or from the imams of the Salaf who would recite poems and verses in the sermon. This is not known. This is among the innovations. However, if he recites one or two verses out of necessity or for a suitable occasion, there is nothing wrong with it. But if he recites a poem or a section of a poem, or if most of the sermon consists of poetry, that is not customary and not known. Yes.
First, there are those who want a lot of poetry in the sermon, so they said, "Poetry and preaching, half and half." What is the ruling on that?
Answer:
By Allah, this is not known in the sermon. It is not known from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) or from the imams of the Salaf who would recite poems and verses in the sermon. This is not known. This is among the innovations. However, if he recites one or two verses out of necessity or for a suitable occasion, there is nothing wrong with it. But if he recites a poem or a section of a poem, or if most of the sermon consists of poetry, that is not customary and not known. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 141/38 شرح زاد المستقنع/ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (5:24)
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