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Muhammad Zanjir discusses Islamic guidelines for the composition of poetry pertaining to various poetic themes. With respect to praise (al-madīḥ) poetry, Islamic ethical guidelines recommend sincerity of intentions and avoidance of exaggeration. On pride or boastful (fakhr) poetry, it calls for confining it to times of war or in acknowledging blessings. On satirical (hijā’) poetry, it calls for limiting it to negative actions and behavior rather that physical features, while avoiding slander. On descriptive (waṣf) poetry, it advises highlighting the signs of the universe and avoiding describing prohibited things. On love (nasīb) poetry, it disallows inducing erotic or illicit behavior. And in regard to eulogistic (marā’ī) poetry, it calls for remembrance of Divine will and decree, and avoidance of cursing life, excessive lamentation, and unwarranted praise of the deceased. Zangir’s article emphasizes that a Muslim poet should observance these guidelines in order to preserve timeless Islamic values.
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