What was poetry like in early Islam? And what were its characteristics?
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Most characteristics of pre-Islamic poetry remained prominent in the early Islamic period, in terms of sensory meanings, direct expressions, and the preservation of the poetic column, music, and rhyme. The purposes and themes changed slightly due to the alteration of the environment and beliefs. In the second Hijri century, philosophical discussions emerged, causing a revolution in meanings and styles, making poetry intellectual.
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