Permissibility of Reciting Poetry in the Friday Khutbah

❀ Question

Is it permissible to recite poetry during the Friday Khutbah (sermon)?

❀ Answer

الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام علىٰ رسول الله، أما بعد!

If the poetry:

① Contains correct and meaningful content
② Is in accordance with the Book and Sunnah

Then reciting such poetry in the Friday Khutbah or other Islamic gatherings is permissible.

In other words, poetry that aligns with Islamic teachings can be used appropriately during the sermon as well.

ھذا ما عندي واللہ أعلم بالصواب