Question:
May Allah be good to you, Your Eminence Shaykh, this questioner asks: Is it permissible to read the poetic composition of al-Burdah in order to refute it?
Answer:
It is not permissible to occupy oneself with it, nor is this permissible. Because, as you know, its style and composition are good from a linguistic standpoint, and it might tempt whoever reads it. Therefore, one should stay away from it—stay completely away from it.