The ruling on possessing al-Burda by al-Busiri

Question:
This questioner, Shaykh Salih, says: Regarding the poem al-Burda, since it has become widespread among some people, and they encourage memorizing and reciting it, what is the Shaykh's opinion on that?

Answer:
Al-Burda, al-Burda by al-Busiri, contains major shirk (associating partners with Allah) and excessive exaggeration, may Allah protect us from that. That is his statement: "O the most noble of creation," addressing the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): "O the most noble of creation, to whom shall I take refuge other than you when the great event befalls? If you are not among my enemies, take my hand; otherwise, say: 'O slip of the foot.' For from your generosity comes the world and its twin, and from the knowledge of the Preserved Tablet and the Pen." He attributed these matters to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), claiming he possesses the world and its twin, meaning the Hereafter. If that is the case, nothing remains for Allah the Exalted, and nothing remains for Allah. And "to whom shall I take refuge other than you," even though seeking refuge in Allah the Exalted and taking refuge in Allah during times of hardship, and especially on the Day of Resurrection, is the correct path. The Messenger does not possess anything for himself or for others; he only conveyed the clear message (peace and blessings be upon him) and established the proof. He does not possess anything for himself, . He said to the closest people to him, "O Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, I cannot give you anything from Allah." "O people of Quraysh, buy your freedom; I cannot give you anything from Allah." "O Abbas, the uncle of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), I cannot give you anything from Allah." "O Safiyyah, the aunt of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), I cannot give you anything from Allah." "O Fatimah, the daughter of Muhammad, ask me from my wealth whatever you wish; I cannot give you anything from Allah." And this poet says that you possess the entire world and Hereafter, and that all knowledge is your knowledge, the knowledge of the Preserved Tablet, and the knowledge of the Pen with which Allah wrote the destinies of the creatures. What greater exaggeration is there than this? So this Burda is invalid, and it is obligatory for the Muslim not to possess it. And if he is able to destroy it and has the authority to do so, he should destroy it and prevent its circulation. Yes.

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