And We did not teach him that is the Prophet poetry — this was revealed to refute their saying ‘This Qur’ān that he has brought is but poetry!’ — nor is it poetry seemly nor is it facilitated for him. It — that which he has brought — is just Remembrance an admonition and a Qur’ān that clarifies that manifests God’s rulings and other matters;
- 36:6969
وَمَا عَلَّمْنَاهُ الشِّعْرَ وَمَا يَنْبَغِي لَهُ ۚ إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ وَقُرْآنٌ مُبِينٌ
We have not taught (Muhammad) to versify, nor is it worthy of him. This is nothing but a reminder and illuminating discourse,
- common.revelation-Meccan
- common.hizb : 178