What is the ruling on poetry and reciting it? Is it the Qur’an of Satan? Is it permissible to tell lies in it, such as praising someone who does not deserve praise?

The fundamental principle concerning poetry and its narration is permissibility, for it is speech: its good is good, and its bad is bad. Its content is what matters. The Companions and scholars used it out of necessity for understanding the language and for quoting it as evidence. Many Companions recited poetry in the presence of the Prophet, peace be upon him; indeed, he even commanded Hassan ibn Thabit to do so. The designation of poetry as "the Qur'an of Satan" is narrated from the Successors and was reported in a Marfu' Hadith. The condemnation of poetry in the Sunnah is understood to apply to that which contains forbidden elements, such as singing, romantic overtures (tashbib), describing wine, lying, slander, and satire. The verse condemned the misguided poets but made an exception for "those who believe and do righteous deeds." Furthermore, the condemnation is also understood to apply to excessive engagement in poetry to the extent that it distracts one from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and acquiring religious understanding.