The Ruling on Writing Eulogies and Poetry for Scholars and Its Connection to Lamentation
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, I seek Allah's forgiveness from you. When a number of the great scholars passed away, eulogies, writings, and poems were published in newspapers and elsewhere. Does this count as lamentation?
Answer:
It does not count as lamentation, but one should not exaggerate. Exaggeration in writings is not permissible, as it may turn into lamentation. In itself, it is a defect of lamentation, but it is an exaggeration, and exaggeration may turn into its opposite. One should be moderate in matters.
The presenter:
Thank you
He says: Honorable Shaykh, I seek Allah's forgiveness from you. When a number of the great scholars passed away, eulogies, writings, and poems were published in newspapers and elsewhere. Does this count as lamentation?
Answer:
It does not count as lamentation, but one should not exaggerate. Exaggeration in writings is not permissible, as it may turn into lamentation. In itself, it is a defect of lamentation, but it is an exaggeration, and exaggeration may turn into its opposite. One should be moderate in matters.
The presenter:
Thank you
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب ما جاء في الاستسقاء بالأنواء — islamhouse.com (1:03:13)
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