The Ruling on Free Mixing with Poets
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Question:
What does this hadith say: "Indeed, some eloquence is sorcery"? What is the ruling on free mixing with poets?
Answer:
Poetry has good and bad; it is good or bad according to its content. Poetry that contains romantic verse, satire, or false praise is not good. As for poetry that speaks of Allah’s blessings and praises Allah, there is nothing wrong with it, or praises a person for what he possesses; there is nothing wrong with that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would be praised, and poetry in his praise would be recited in his presence, and he would approve of it. So praising a person for what he possesses is permissible, as long as one does not fear arrogance for him. If one fears arrogance for him, it is not permissible. Yes.
What does this hadith say: "Indeed, some eloquence is sorcery"? What is the ruling on free mixing with poets?
Answer:
Poetry has good and bad; it is good or bad according to its content. Poetry that contains romantic verse, satire, or false praise is not good. As for poetry that speaks of Allah’s blessings and praises Allah, there is nothing wrong with it, or praises a person for what he possesses; there is nothing wrong with that. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would be praised, and poetry in his praise would be recited in his presence, and he would approve of it. So praising a person for what he possesses is permissible, as long as one does not fear arrogance for him. If one fears arrogance for him, it is not permissible. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/267 — archive.org (10:09)
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