The Meaning of Reciting Good Poetry and the Difference Between It and Anthems
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Regarding the recitation of good poetry that Your Eminence mentioned a moment ago as being permissible, is the intention the well-known melodic composition by a singer?
Answer:
Recitation is by one person, whereas anthems are by a collective voice. There is a difference between recitation and anthems; anthems are by a collective voice, and this is one person reciting. Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him) used to recite in the presence of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and the Messenger would listen to him and say: There is no harm in good poetry; it is recited, listened to, and benefit is derived from it. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Regarding the recitation of good poetry that Your Eminence mentioned a moment ago as being permissible, is the intention the well-known melodic composition by a singer?
Answer:
Recitation is by one person, whereas anthems are by a collective voice. There is a difference between recitation and anthems; anthems are by a collective voice, and this is one person reciting. Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him) used to recite in the presence of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and the Messenger would listen to him and say:
Answer me,
أجب عني،Indeed, there is wisdom in poetry, and indeed, there is magic in eloquence
إن في الشعر لحكمة وإن من البيان لسحرا
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، الباب التاسع في طهارة القلب من أدرانه وأنجاسه — islamhouse.com (1:09:28)
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