Zuhd (mysticism) is an important theme in Arabic poetry. Its influence on poetry is noticeable. In every era, there have been some poets and writers who, having recognized Allah, abandoned worldly delusions and hoped for eternal success and endless blessings in the Hereafter. Poets have expressed their disassociation from worldly life through poetry. Islam has encouraged human beings to adopt the principle of zuhd in their lives. Even if we examine the life style of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions, we see that they adopted zuhd in their own lives and called others towards zuhd. Zuhd poetry was widely practiced and developed during the Abbasid era (750-1258AD). Among the topics on which zuhd poets composed poems during this era, notable ones are: detachment from worldly life, seeking forgiveness from Allah, trust in Allah and expressing gratitude for His blessings, calling for the monotheism of Allah, fear of God, remembrance of death, belief in the Hereafter, and Paradise and Hell, etc. The language of zuhd poetry in this era was simple. The poets' style of expression was unsurpassed. They refrained from mentioning the beloved and reminiscing about her at the beginning of the qasidah. Zuhd poets did not accept poetry as a means of earning. Among the poets who made significant contributions to zuhd poetry in the Abbasid era was poets Abu Nuwas, Abul Atahiyah, Abdullah Ibnul Mubarak, Abul `Ala al-m`arri, etc. Zuhd poetry of the Abbasid era is a significant chapter in Arabic literature. The contribution of zuhd poets in this era will be unforgettable in the history of Arabic literature. The appeal of zuhd poetry written by the poets of this era will be equally appreciated from the present generation to the next generation. This article will focus on the zuhd poetry of the Abbasid period.