Hazrat Nafi' narrates that Hazrat Abdullah bin Rawahah had a slave girl. He used to hide his intercourse with her from his wife. One day he had intercourse with her, and when he came to his wife, she accused him, saying: "Did you have intercourse with that slave girl?" He denied it, so his wife said to him: "If that is the case, then recite the Qur'an." He then recited these verses: "I bear witness by Allah's command that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah who is above the heavens. The deeds of Yahya and his father are acceptable in this religion." She said: "You are truthful."

Hazrat Khaythamah narrates that a poet came to Hazrat Umar and said: "Shall I recite poetry to you?" He permitted him to recite, so the poet began reciting poetry and mentioned Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), saying: "May Allah elevate the ranks of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him); you endured much hardship with great patience." Hazrat Umar said: "Indeed, he (peace and blessings be upon him) did so." Then the poet recited this verse. Hazrat Umar said: "Whatever Allah wills."

Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that Hazrat Bara was humming a poem. I said to him, "You are humming a poem; what if death comes to you in this state?" He replied, "I will not die on my bed. I have killed ninety-nine polytheists and hypocrites."

Imam Sha'bi narrates that Hazrat Abu Khalid al-Walibi said: I used to sit with the companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. Sometimes, in their gatherings, they would mention only poetry.

Imam Shabi said: Hazrat Abu Bakr was a poet, Hazrat Umar was a poet, and Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was also a poet.

Hazrat Amir narrates that Hazrat Rabi’ bin Harash said: I came to Hazrat Umar while he was with the army of Ghatafan, and they were discussing poetry. Hazrat Umar asked: Who is the greatest poet among your poets? They replied: O Commander of the Faithful! You know better. Upon this, Hazrat Umar said: Who said this verse?“I came to you in such a state that I was barefoot and my clothes were old. Many fears surrounded me. I found my trust in such a state that you had not betrayed it. Hazrat Nuh also never used to betray.”We replied: Nabigha. He then asked similarly: Who said this verse?“I swear so that no doubt remains in your heart. And besides Allah, man has no religion.”Then he asked: Who said this verse?“Except for Sulaiman, when Allah said to him: Stand among the people and teach them about the fleeting nature of the world.”We replied: Nabigha. He said: He is the greatest poet among your poets.

Hazrat Abu Duhai narrates that Hazrat Abu Bakr requested Ma'di Karib to recite poetry, and said: Since accepting Islam, I have not requested anyone before you to recite poetry.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Ubaid bin Umair narrates that Hazrat Abu Bakr said: Sometimes a poet utters a word of wisdom.

Hazrat Hani narrates that I heard Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) reciting this verse: Prepare your heart for death… because death is surely going to meet you, and never be afraid of death… when death descends into your valley.

Hazrat Ibn Sirin narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) bin Abi Talib said to Abdur Rahman bin Muljam Muradi: I intend for his life, and he intends to kill me. Bring from the tribe of Murad such a friend who will accept your excuse.