8/23. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 715 — Poetry in Masjid
The Prohibition Of Reciting Poetry In The Masjid
Hadith About Reciting Poetry in the Masjid
Sunan an-Nasai : 715
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 715
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ تَنَاشُدِ الأَشْعَارِ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ .
'Amr bin Shu'aib Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade reciting poetry in the Masjid.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 715In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 28English translation : Vol. 1, Book 8, Hadith 716
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 715
This hadith about poetry in the masjid is very brief. Amr bin Shu'aib narrated from his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم forbade reciting poetry in the Masjid. The wording does not discuss types of poetry, reasons, or exceptions. So the safest explanation is to keep close to the text: the Masjid is a place with a special purpose, and this narration mentions a ban on reciting poetry there. Because another report in the same batch mentions Hassan bin Thabit reciting poetry in the Masjid for a specific purpose, this hadith should not be stretched beyond its wording. It gives a direct rule from this narration.
What we learn from this hadith
- The report states a prohibition on reciting poetry in the Masjid.
- The wording is short and should not be expanded beyond what it says.
- The Masjid has a special setting that should be respected.
- Related reports may clarify cases, but this text itself gives a direct ban.
