What is the ruling on reciting poetry that contains some disbelief (kufr) and immorality (fusuq) to demonstrate its linguistic beauty and the charm of its rhyme, without intending the meaning of disbelief – that is, for the purpose of enjoying the poet's style regardless of the meaning? And if reciting such poetry is forbidden, does it reach the point of rendering the reciter an apostate (takfir), even if their intention is not to endorse it but merely to highlight its linguistic artistry?

There is no indication that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to listen to pre-Islamic poetry containing disbelief and polytheism in his mosque. Rather, he would immediately clarify what was right and forbid what was wrong. His companions likewise refrained from listening to anything that touched upon creed or religion, except by way of denunciation or astonishment. Speaking about matters of the pre-Islamic era is permissible if it is for warning or clarifying falsehood, for not everything mentioned from the pre-Islamic era is disbelief. However, reciting poetry containing disbelief for enjoyment is blameworthy, and it is not considered disbelief unless the listener believes in it or is pleased with it. Erotic poetry is forbidden if it is about a specific woman and incites indecency, but it is permissible if it is vague or for linguistic evidence.