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Sahih al-Bukhari 6153 (Book 78, Hadith 179) #5908
Criticizing Pagans Through Poetry

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ encouraged Hassan to use poetry to criticize the pagans.

Narrated Al-Bara: The Prophet said to Hassan, "Lampoon them (the pagans) in verse, and Gabriel is with you".
حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ قَالَ لِحَسَّانَ ‏ "‏ اهْجُهُمْ ـ أَوْ قَالَ هَاجِهِمْ ـ وَجِبْرِيلُ مَعَكَ

TOPICS
poetry  *  criticism  *  encouragement

QUICK LESSONS:
Stand up for what you believe in and speak out against injustice even if it is difficult or unpopular. Take comfort in knowing that God will never leave your side no matter how hard things may seem at times.

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad encouraged Hassan to use poetry as a form of criticism against the pagans. He told him that Gabriel was with him and would help him in this endeavor. This hadith teaches us that it is important to stand up for what we believe in and speak out against injustice even if it is difficult or unpopular. It also shows us that we should not be afraid of speaking out because God will always be with us and guide us through our struggles. We can take comfort in knowing that God will never leave our side no matter how hard things may seem at times.

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