DAY 220: Shuara 210-227

•  It was not the devils who brought this ˹Quran˺ down: it is not for them ˹to do so˺, nor can they, for they are strictly barred from ˹even˺ overhearing ˹it˺. So do not ever call upon any other god besides Allah, or you will be one of the punished. And warn ˹all, starting with˺ your closest relatives, and be gracious to the believers who follow you. But if they disobey you, say, “I am certainly free of what you do.” Put your trust in the Almighty, Most Merciful, Who sees you when you rise ˹for prayer at night˺, as well as your movements ˹in prayer˺ along with ˹fellow˺ worshippers. He ˹alone˺ is indeed the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. Shall I inform you of whom the devils ˹actually˺ descend upon? They descend upon every sinful liar, who gives an ˹attentive˺ ear ˹to half-truths˺, mostly passing on sheer lies. As for poets, they are followed ˹merely˺ by deviants. Do you not see how they rant in every field, only saying what they never do? Except those who believe and do righteous deeds and remember Allah very much, and defend themselves after they are wronged. And the wrongdoers will soon know to which place they are going to return.
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      Quran’s Divine Protection: Unlike poetry or sorcery, it is free from devilish influence.
      Prophets vs. Poets: True revelation guides; false speech corrupts.
      Accountability: Allah sees all actions, and the wicked will face consequences.
  
      Art’s Moral Purpose: Creative expression must serve truth, not falsehood.
      Misinformation: Like pre-Islamic poets, modern media often spreads lies for profit or power .
      Divine vs. Satanic Inspiration: The Quran’s challenge to produce a single chapter like it (2:23) remains unmet, proving its divine origin.
       Tabloid journalists who sensationalize lies.    Politicians using slogans to incite division.    Social media influencers peddling conspiracy theories.   
      "False propagandists";  "As for the false propagandists—the deviant follow them."
      "Deceptive orators";   Captures their use of rhetoric to mislead.
      "Corrupt narrative-spinners";    Emphasizes their role in twisting truths.      
           the "poets" (الشُّعَرَاءُ) in these verses aren’t merely artists of rhyme or who creates poems, but rather manipulators of language who spread falsehood, propaganda, and social discord—much like today’s corrupt media, influencers, or demagogues.   
      
      Allah affirms the Quran's divine purity—untouched by devils—while exposing false poets who spread lies, reminding believers that true guidance comes only from Him, and all deeds (even art) must serve truth to avoid destruction.
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