Is it permissible for a Muslim who possesses the talent of poetry and composing, and is keen on spreading what is Islamic, to delete his old poems that deal with romance? And is it permissible for him to issue fatwas and write fictional stories to motivate people to acts of obedience, and to spread what he has verified of knowledge, taking into account his ability to connect religious and real-world matters, his passion for deriving evidence from the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, and the conformity of his rulings with authentic hadiths? And should he dedicate himself to seeking knowledge?

Firstly: Publishing ancient poems is permissible if their content is lawful, and forbidden if it is unlawful. It is recommended to erase them if they are disliked. Linguistic benefit is not an excuse to retain the forbidden. Rather, it is advisable to increase knowledge in the sciences of language and read the poems of eloquent speakers.

Secondly: Verifying matters and knowing the evidence is a good thing. However, understanding the Quran and Sunnah is not for the common people; it is the function of the Mujtahid Imams. A Muslim should follow the sayings of the people of knowledge and refer to them in all matters. Conveying their fatwas to people is teaching knowledge, and one is rewarded for it. However, be extremely cautious about daring to issue fatwas.

Thirdly: Writing fictional stories is not permissible because it is a lie, except in three cases: (war, reconciling between people, a man's conversation with his wife). There are many true stories of righteous people that can be used for admonition, encouragement, and deterrence.

Fourthly: Giving parables is permissible, provided that the parable is appropriate and the meaning for which the parable is given is lawful. As for the statement that what the questioner mentions is more beautiful and clearer than what is in the books of the people of knowledge, this is corrupt speech, for the soundness of parables is known by presenting them to the words of the people of knowledge.

Fifthly: Spreading knowledge is one of the greatest acts of proximity [to Allah], and seeking knowledge is a great act of worship that raises its seeker in ranks. As for what occurs to one's mind and is thought to be the judgment of Allah, it is not permissible to assert it definitively until it is presented to the Quran, the Sunnah, and the understanding of the people of knowledge.

Sixthly: Forgetting the Quran due to negligence is a grave sin for which repentance is obligatory. It is also obligatory to return to memorizing what was forgotten and to complete the memorization of the Quran.