Journal of Arabic Language Sciences and Literature
_*]:min-w-0"> The Journal of Arabic Language and Literature (JALSL) is a licensed, international, peer-reviewed, scientific quarterly journal specializing in Arabic language sciences and literature. The journal is published quarterly by the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Arab Institute for Science and Research Publishing (AISRP). The journal peer-reviews and publishes serious and original academic research in both Arabic and English. The journal targets researchers, professors, and students in the fields of literary criticism, cultural criticism, critical methodologies, literature and literary theories, language and linguistics, phonetics, and Arabic language sciences including grammar, morphology, rhetoric, prosody, and all sciences of Arabic language and literature. This is conducted through rigorous and precise scientific peer review that extends to helping researchers complete any deficiencies in their research or studies. The Editor-in-Chief is Professor Maher Fouad Al-Jabali. _*]:min-w-0"> The journal focuses on publishing high-quality research covering classical Arabic literature, modern Arabic literature, comparative literature, linguistic studies, dialectology, Arabic language teaching methodologies, manuscript studies, translation studies, discourse analysis, stylistics, and interdisciplinary studies connecting Arabic language and literature with other fields. _*]:min-w-0"> The journal seeks to achieve excellence in preserving and advancing Arabic linguistic and literary heritage while promoting contemporary research that bridges traditional scholarship with modern methodologies. The journal is committed to the highest international scientific peer-review standards, ensuring the quality and integrity of published content and enhancing its position as a reliable scientific reference for scholars of Arabic language and literature worldwide.
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The Desert in Pre-Islamic Poetry: A Perspective on Content and Art
This study aims to examine the desert environment in pre-Islamic poetry by analyzing its images and meanings in the works of poets from that era, dividing it into a living environment (living creatures such as the she-camel, sandgrouse, and water) and a silent environment (inanimate landmarks such as the night, mountains, and sand). The main objective is to uncover the pre-Islamic poet’s perception of the desert environment and how he employed its elements to express his psychological states, social values, and intended messages. The study adopts the analytical method by selecting pre-Islamic poetic samples and conducting semantic and symbolic analysis, supported by previous studies and heritage sources, while linking poetic imagery to the characteristics and components of the desert environment. The findings reveal that the desert environment formed a rich source for pre-Islamic poetry, and that poets consciously classified its elements into living and silent. Living elements were often used as means to overcome the challenges of the silent environment. The study also shows that the poet’s depiction of the desert was not mere natural description but a tool to demonstrate courage, highlight social values, and convey human emotions. It further indicates an interdependent relationship between the two environments, with the living often serving as the means of survival in the silent. The study concludes that the desert’s presence in pre-Islamic poetry reflects the deep connection between the poet and his surroundings, and his ability to transform it from a desolate space into a symbolic realm rich in meaning. It recommends expanding research into the desert’s presence in later literary periods, comparing it with its depiction in pre-Islamic poetry, focusing on the evolution of meanings and imagery, and emphasizing the study of human–environment relations in classical Arabic literature as a key to understanding its aesthetic and intellectual structure.
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The Linguistic Errors in Commercial Signs in the Southern Region and the Capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain: A Descriptive and Analytical Study
This study aims to analyze linguistic errors in commercial signage across the Capital and Southern Governorates of the Kingdom of Bahrain during the academic year 2023–2024, within the framework of applied linguistics and through a descriptive–analytical approach. A field-based coding sheet was designed to record and classify errors in a clustered sample of 200 signs (100 from each governorate), categorized into spelling, grammar, translation, and Arabization. The findings revealed a total of 277 errors, including 157 spelling errors (56.6%), 11 grammatical errors (4%), 66 translation errors (24%), and 43 Arabization errors (15.5%). Variation was observed between regions: spelling errors were more frequent in the Capital, while grammatical, translation, and Arabization errors were more prominent in the Southern Governorate. Based on these findings, the study recommends developing a simplified national guide for signage writing, requiring linguistic proofreading before licensing and installation, and providing training programs for designers and advertising companies on functional bilingual writing. These results highlight the need for a clear linguistic policy that ensures the visibility of Arabic in commercial spaces while maintaining balance with translation needs.
Space formation and the power of the mask in the shrines of Badi Al-Zaman, A semiotic reading
The maqamat secrets still constitute the aesthetics of the maqama, with the diversity of the maqamat space as a manifestation and function in creating the horizon of the hero and his transformations, Hence comes this study to investigate the maqamat space in the maqamat of Badi' al-Zaman, not as a narrative component in the structure of the maqama; but rather in its relationship with the hero and its effectiveness in shaping his masks and their power, as a method of camouflage and simile,This study has adopted narrative semiotics as an approach to trace the effectiveness of factors and their transformations within the spatial universe of the maqamat, arriving at knowing the subject of the value of the mask’s authority, focusing on the hero’s relationship with his space to serve his masks.The study concluded that the relationship of the hero of Al-Hamadhani’s Maqamat with the space-time space is one of creation, formation and containment, and a relationship of influence, conflict and confrontation. He was present in the representations of the mask and the containment of the exercise of his authority over the recipient, The maqamat space was formed by the transformations of the hero as an effective space in the creation of illusion and simile, and authority and dominance represented the subject of the value that he sought by resorting to beggary as a means and not an end.
The Poetic Maqama and the Sana’ani Maqama: A Comparative Analytical Study of Narrative Structure and Rhetorical Patterns
This research aims to study the narrative structure and rhetorical patterns in the poetic Maqama of Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadhani and the San'ani Maqama of al-Hariri, through a comparative analytical approach that reveals the similarities and differences between the two texts. The study adopts a descriptive, analytical, and comparative approach, employing the tools of narrative and rhetorical criticism to monitor the mechanisms of textual construction and its stylistic manifestations. The results showed that both maqamat share three main narrative elements: plot, narrator, and character, with differences in the use of rhetorical style and rhetorical techniques, reflecting a difference in the aesthetic and semantic function of each maqamat. I recommended the necessity of expanding the comparison to include other maqamat to reveal the diversity in narrative and rhetorical patterns within the Arab heritage, so that the researcher can apply these maqamat to his environment and the events he experiences.
The Eloquence of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq’s Discourse: His Inaugural Caliphate Sermon as a Model (An Analytical Study)
This paper presents a critical rhetorical analysis of the sermon delivered by Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) upon his accession to the caliphate, treating it as a paradigmatic example of early Islamic political and religious oratory. The importance of this sermon lies not only in the critical historical circumstances under which it was delivered, but also in its profound thematic content, which demonstrates al-Siddiq’s acute awareness of the burdens of leadership and his unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Muslim community. The study is structured around three central dimensions. First, it examines Abu Bakr’s rhetorical mastery and his profound engagement with the Qur’an, particularly in his strategic employment of its meanings within his discourse. Second, it analyzes two representative passages from his statements, revealing their intellectual and ethical implications. Third, it investigates the rhetorical and stylistic devices employed in his inaugural address, emphasizing their role in reinforcing both the persuasive and moral dimensions of his speech. The findings reveal that Abu Bakr’s sermon exemplifies a unique synthesis of Arabic eloquence and just political leadership. It is distinguished by its precision of expression, depth of meaning, and equilibrium between rational argumentation and emotional appeal. Accordingly, it serves as a foundational reference for understanding the formative stages of Islamic oratory and its role in directing the Muslim community while embedding the values of justice, security, and social cohesion.
The Value of Pre-Islamic Poetry in the Book of Bahjat Al-Majalis and Uns al-Majalis by Ibn Abd Al-Barr Al-Qurtubi (368-463 AH)
This study examines the value of pre-Islamic poetry contained in the Book entilted "Bahjat al-Majalis wa Uns al-Majalis" (The Joy and Convenience of Gatherings) by Ibn Abd al-Barr al-Qurtubi (368-463 AH). This is a three-pronged study. It addresses the stature of Ibn Abd al-Barr al-Qurtubi whose fame spread far and wide, where his works and opinions are emulated. It also examines the value and importance of the Book. Then, it tackles Ibn Abd al-Barr's mastery of pre-Islamic poetry, which he embodies in most of the Book's chapters. The researcher followed a descriptive and analytical approach in his study. Among the most important questions raised by this study are: What is the value of the Book's author and the Book itself? Moreover, what is the extent of Ibn Abd al-Barr's interest in pre-Islamic poetry in his Book? The study concludes that Ibn Abd al-Barr pays clear attention to pre-Islamic poetry in most of the chapters of his Book, citing: Documentation, explanation, tracing and authentication of meanings, approval and influence. The researcher recommends examining the critical standards followed by Ibn Abd al-Barr in his selections and representations of pre-Islamic poetry in its various meanings. He also recommends probing the human and artistic values in the poetry represented by the author of Al-Bahjah.
A semiotic analysis of the Qur’anic verses concerning aggression: semantic, rhetorical, and phonetic perspectives
This study aims to examine the concept of aggression in the Qur’an from a semiotic perspective, by analyzing the phonetic, linguistic, and symbolic signs associated with it, and how the Qur’an employs rhetorical, phonetic, and semantic means to warn against transgressing legitimate boundaries. The research addresses the dimensions of aggression in the human relationship with God, with oneself, and with society, through a network of linguistic and symbolic signs that reveal the depth of the Qur’anic text’s semantic structure. Moreover, the study demonstrates how the Qur’anic semiotics of aggression establish an ethical and legislative system governing human behavior, clarifying the relationship between language, sound, and meaning in the discourse of the Qur’an.
Table of Content: A semiotic analysis of the Qur’anic verses concerning aggression: semantic, rhetorical, and phonetic perspectives Asst-Prof. Asmaa Wajeh Younis The Value of Pre-Islamic Poetry in the Book of Bahjat Al-Majalis and Uns al-Majalis by Ibn Abd Al-Barr Al-Qurtubi (368-463 AH) Asst-Prof. Jamal Ali Ghidan The Eloquence of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq’s Discourse: His Inaugural Caliphate Sermon as a Model (An Analytical Study) Dr. Jamil Hussein Ayyash The Poetic Maqama and the Sana’ani Maqama: A Comparative Analytical Study of Narrative Structure and Rhetorical Patterns Ms. Thanaa Ayman Jumaa Space formation and the power of the mask in the shrines of Badi Al-Zaman, A semiotic reading Dr. Ali Ezzi Qaid The Linguistic Errors in Commercial Signs in the Southern Region and the Capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain: A Descriptive and Analytical Study Asst-Prof. Maha Fahed Abouhamra ,Asst-Prof. Ibrahim Suliman Ahmed, Mr. Mohamed Jaafar Hasan Ali Juma The Desert in Pre-Islamic Poetry: A Perspective on Content and Art Mr. Ismaael Abd-Alrhman Waked
Journal of Arabic Language and Literature
Linguistic Roots of Surah At-Tariq: Structure and Morphological Significance
The Arabic language is distinguished by the richness of its morphological structures and the abundance of its word forms. Morphology is the key to understanding the meanings of these forms, as each morphological pattern is rooted in an original lexical root found in Arabic dictionaries. The main problem addressed in this study is the lack of a comprehensive analysis that combines the lexical root, morphological structure, and semantic meaning in Surah Al-Tariq. Previous studies have often treated these elements separately or focused on other surahs, which limited the understanding of their interactive relationship in this particular surah. Furthermore, the significant overlap between the lexical and morphological meanings in verbs and nouns calls for a detailed analysis to show how this relationship affects the Qur’anic meaning and reveals the specific semantic nuances that morphological structures acquire within the surah. This research aims to analyze the relationship between the lexical root, morphological structure, and semantic meaning in Surah Al-Tariq, and to study the harmony and challenges between lexical and morphological meanings, clarifying how their interaction influences the understanding of the Qur’anic text. The research adopts an inductive approach to identify the morphological forms, followed by a descriptive-analytical method to interpret them. The study covers the reasons for revelation, the name of the surah, definitions of key terms, and an applied analysis of verbs and nouns, linking them to their roots and meanings. The results show a strong correspondence between root, structure, and meaning, while highlighting unique semantic aspects in the surah’s context. The study recommends expanding research to other surahs for comparative analysis.
The Point of View in the Saudi Novel Between the Narrator and the Author: Selected Models
This thesis examines “The Point of View in the Novel Between the Narrator and the Author”. It aims to study the relationship between the real author (novelist) and the fictional narrator in terms of the narrative work by considering three novels authored by Saudi novelists who have enriched the Saudi novel arena, yet their novelistic output has not been studied or brought into focus. The thesis is structured into a preface and two treatises: The preface introduces the concept of narrative point of view. The first treatise examines the concept of the narrator and the author (novelist), highlighting the differences between them, and explores the point-of-view angle in the three novels under consideration. The second treatise examines the potential presence of the real author in the narrative work and the forms of such presence. The thesis concludes a number of findings which I sum up in conclusion, the most important of which are: The narrator’s presence predominates over that of the author but does not negate it. The real author (novelist) may be found on the cover page, which Gérard Genette included in the editorial paratext (a division that all studies have followed, excluding the author). However, attributing this part solely to the publisher requires verification and reconsideration.
The Aesthetics of the Arabic Language in Expressing Human Relationships: A Rhetorical-Analytical Study Between Tradition and Contemporary Contexts
This study aims to analyze the aesthetic expressions of the Arabic language in human relationships, focusing on love, friendship, and hospitality, through classical texts and modern digital discourse. It adopts a descriptive-analytical method and applies rhetorical analysis tools to traditional and digital samples. Findings show Arabic’s strong capacity to express emotions through rhetorical devices such as simile and metaphor, with a notable 22% increase in engagement in digital content. The study recommends enhancing rhetorical education and encouraging the use of Classical Arabic in media platforms.
The sufficiency of contrastive interpretation in the novel "As If It Were a Canopy" by Moroccan Author Suad Al-Nasser, as a model
This study aims to explore the topic of "Contrastive Interpretation in Contemporary Morocca Women's Novels," by adopting the approach of Dr. Mohamed Bazzi, which seeks to open up to mechanisms that contribute to the study of narrative discourse by linking it to life and values through a comprehensive approach based on modern rhetorical techniques, foremost among them contrast. This enables the reader, through numerous dualities, to delve into the narrative, probe the depths of the discourse, and connect it to human reality according to a new perspective. The study was applied to the novel "As If It Were a Shadow" by the Moroccan writer Suad Al-Nasser, in which the study attempted to trace the various contrasts present in the novel at the level of the title, spaces, events, and values, and to understand their significance and function.
Literary Taste Between Al-Qadi Al-Jurjani and Abdul-Qahir Al-Jurjani: A Comparative Study
Literary taste in the sources of rhetorical and critical heritage is considered one of the standards of literary criticism and a tool for receiving and judging literary discourse. The uses of literary taste varied in these sources, and scholars' positions differed in both application and theory, which the researcher seeks to clarify in this study through a comparison between what was proposed regarding literary taste by: Judge Ali bin Abdul Aziz Al-Jurjani in his book (Mediation Between Al-Mutanabbi and His Opponents), and Imam Abdul-Qahir bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Jurjani in his two books (Secrets of Rhetoric and Evidence of Inimitability).&nbsp; The researcher will rely on the comparative approach to identify similarities and differences, describing their manifestations, monitoring their causes, and their possible implications.&nbsp; The researcher found that literary taste represents a critical methodology in reading and judging literary texts for both authors under comparison. Because they acknowledge the variation in recipients' tastes, they sought to establish conditions for taste that is considered valid in critical judgment, most of which revolve around the critic's qualifications. Abdul-Qahir was distinguished by his call for the necessity of justifying critical judgments with taste-based references and his commitment to applying this in most of his proposals, unlike the approach of &nbsp;Al-Qadi Al-Jurjani, which was based on not justifying taste judgments in much of his work.&nbsp; Thanks to Abdul-Qahir's approach based on justifying taste judgments, the study of literary discourse moved from subjectivity to objectivity, and from impressionism to scientific methodology.
A thematic and artistic comparison between the poems "Sunset Garden" and "Fever" by Ghazi Al-Gosaibi
This study presents a thematic and artistic comparison between two poems "Garden of Sunset" and "Fever" by the Saudi poet Ghazi Al-Gosaibi, aiming to explore the similarities and differences between them, and to reveal the development of the poet's experience and vision of life and the world. The poem "Garden of Sunset" represents the stage of intellectual and artistic maturity in Al-Gosaibi's experience, as he wrote it in the late period of his life, expressing a balanced vision of life and death characterized by reconciliation and acceptance. Meanwhile, the poem "Fever" reflects the stage of crisis and struggle experienced by the Arab intellectual with his cultural and social reality, characterized by rejection, rebellion, and pessimism. The study concluded that the two poems differ in their contents, main ideas, poetic imagery, and linguistic styles. "Garden of Sunset" is distinguished by the multiplicity of its psychological, emotional, patriotic, and divine dimensions, with sincere emotion, simplicity and sweetness of vocabulary, and the blending of romance and elegy. As for "Fever," it is characterized by organic unity, dramatic paradox, melancholic poetic lexicon, deep symbolism, and pessimistic tendency. The relationship between the two poems reflects development and elevation in Al-Gosaibi's poetic and human experience, from the stage of struggle and rejection to the stage of maturity and reconciliation. It can be said that Al-Gosaibi in "Garden of Sunset" was able to absorb his previous experience in "Fever" and transcend it, incorporating it into a more comprehensive and deeper vision of life and death that acknowledges pain and suffering but transcends them to reconciliation and acceptance.
:Table of Content A thematic and artistic comparison between the poems "Sunset Garden" and "Fever" by Ghazi Al-Gosaibi Dr. Khalid Saleh Alshedookhi Literary Taste Between Al-Qadi Al-Jurjani and Abdul-Qahir Al-Jurjani: A Comparative Study Mr. Mūsā Hādī Al-Fayfī The sufficiency of contrastive interpretation in the novel: "As If It Were a Canopy" by Moroccan Author Suad Al-Nasser, as a model Dr. Sanae Harboul The Aesthetics of the Arabic Language in Expressing Human Relationships: A Rhetorical-Analytical Study Between Tradition and Contemporary Contexts Mr. Fahad Nawaf Alotaibi The Point of View in the Saudi Novel Between the Narrator and the Author: Selected Models Ms. Aliah Radatallah Al-Mozainy Linguistic Roots of Surah At-Tariq: Structure and Morphological Significance Dr. Rana Abdel-Aziz Al-Gharawi
A structural semiotic approach to the Quranic character of Yunus, peace be upon him, and the aesthetics of place in the Quranic story
The semiotics of the literary character is one of the branches of linguistic semiotics, which paves the way to highlight the personality in a more profound and accurate way to reveal hidden angles within it. The Glorious Quran, as the most prominent and wonderful literary text, carries within it tremendous linguistic signs, and many characters mentioned directly in the Glorious Quran are considered important linguistic signs. It is worth mentioning that Yunus, peace be upon him, is one of the important characters mentioned in the Glorious Quran, and here his study comes in a semiotic direction that leads to revealing the meanings, concepts and connotations that this character carries. This article studied the character of Yunus (peace be upon him) from a semiotic perspective based on the theory of the French semiotician Philippe Hamon, where it studied the character of Yunus (peace be upon him) from the aspect of the signifier (the noun, the grammatical role, the pronouns, and the rhetorical dimension), and from the aspect of the connotation (the attributes and verbs). It has been proven that there is a consistency between the name of Yunus (peace be upon him) and the descriptions he carries and his roles in the Qur’anic story, as if the Qur’an aims to present the Qur’anic character in general, and the character of Yunus (peace be upon him) as a model and symbol of how to believe in God Almighty in various circumstances. We also discussed in our research the aesthetics of place in the story of Yunus (peace be upon him), and we proved that place has its semiotic and actual role in creating the narrative, as the imaginary narrative has a role in adding privacy to the real space that houses the Quranic character, which in turn moves and takes center stage according to the place it takes refuge in on its journey. We divided the two types of places; referential and miraculous into safe and frightening places, and the circularity of place was achieved in a way that suits the character's transformations on its journey through its various stations; thus, the places of security and fear were equal to the character's actions. The place, with all its aesthetics, was transformed into an indicator of the character's advantages, and its actions were marked by the characteristics of the place in which it settled and mixed with it, in its missionary transformations, arriving at stability, and salvation in the end.
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Israelite stories between language and myth
Most of the interpretations included narrations from the Israelites, some of which were raised to the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, and perhaps some commentators were enticed by these narrations, and took them as a way to interpret the verses of the Holy Qur'an, and these news are divided into types, including: What Islam approved and testified to its truthfulness is truthful, including: What Islam denied and testified to its lie, it is false, including: What stood from it as a neutral position, and the ways of the commentators differed in their narration, some of them are more than coupled with their chains of transmission such as Al-Tabari, or stripped of the chains of transmission such as al-Baghwi, and some of them mentioned many of them and tracked down Some of what he mentioned by weakening or denial, such as Ibn Kathir, and some of them rejected all and did not mention anything such as Muhammad Rashid Rida, but the understanding of the Holy Qur'an based on the language of its exchange and the like and its significance evacuates such problems and reveals the text,Accordingly, the aim of this research to: Study the compatibility of Israeli novels with the language of the Holy Qur'an in terms of morphological, grammatical and lexicographical, the language is the first and main reference in understanding the texts of the Holy Qur'an, and the fact that the language can not contradict with the reliable novels approved by Islam and agreed with the Israelis, and the research on the analytical approach critical, by reviewing the novel and studying the extent of its conformity with the Holy Qur'an, in terms of language, and the results of the research: The existence of many Israeli narratives is intolerable to language, and therefore these narratives can be rejected and dropped because of the misunderstanding of the Holy Qur'an, distraction from the purpose of the text, and insult to Islam and the prophets.
semantics (grammatical, morphological, lexical semantics, context)
The sociological aspect of language according in Blaggat Alnisa to Aben Taiffor (280h): The discourse of woman with her husband
This research falls within the field of linguistics, specifically the sociology of language, also known as sociolinguistics or the sociology of linguistics. The study highlights the importance of the interaction between language and society and aims to explore and analyze the sociological and linguistic dimensions in Balāghāt al-Nisāʾ as recorded by Ibn Ṭayfūr. By employing sociolinguistic theory, the research seeks to understand various phenomena in different social contexts, such as social class distinctions, gender differences, linguistic communication elements, and communicative competencies. The study clarifies the conceptual dimensions, methodologies, and tools of sociolinguistic theory by illustrating the reciprocal relationship between language and society. It analyzes how language is used as a tool to express identity and explains linguistic differences among social groups, along with the impact of social factors such as class, gender, and geographical location. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach to segment and interpret texts while linking them to their surrounding social conditions. The research is limited to Balāghāt al-Nisāʾ by Ibn Ṭayfūr, particularly focusing on women's discourse with their husbands. This selection is due to the book’s significance as one of the early Arabic sources that document women's eloquence in refuting opponents, including figures of authority. The study aims to analyze the elements of linguistic communication, including the sender, receiver, message, code, context, and the nature of communication, to understand how women conveyed and expressed their emotions. The findings confirm that women’s discourse with their husbands aligns with sociolinguistic theory, reaffirming the strong and reciprocal relationship between language and society. Furthermore, the study emphasizes that the social nature of linguistic communication elements serves as the overarching framework within which all other linguistic components function.
The speaker and communicative aids in the Maqamat of Badi al-Zaman al-Hamdhani - The Kufi Maqamat as an example
This study aims to analyze the role of communication aids in constructing meaning in the Kufi Maqama, and to identify the types of aids used and how they interact with the linguistic and cultural context of the text. Communicative aids, such as pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, and circumstances of time and place, are essential tools in constructing literary texts because they help determine the references of discourse and guide the recipient's understanding. Through the analysis of the Kufi Maqama, it became clear that these aids play a crucial role in constructing characters, developing events, and deepening the narrative experience. These aids also help in understanding the relationship between the speaker and the addressee and the cultural context in which the text was produced. The study concluded that the use of communicative aids in the Kufi Maqama distinguishes it from other texts and reflects the writer's skill in employing language to serve his artistic goals. The study recommended the need to deepen the study of communicative aids and conduct in-depth research in various textual genres to explore their role in literary and poetic communication, and to include the study of communicative aids in Arabic language curricula to stimulate critical understanding of texts, and to expand the study of Maqama by clarifying the role of communicative aids in other Maqama by Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadhani and other writers, and to develop digital tools that help in analyzing communicative aids automatically within literary and communicative texts.
Mechanisms of Artistic Imagery in the Poetry Collection Sacrifices of Farewell by Abdullah Bashrahil
Artistic imagery holds a prominent place among the elements of poetic experience and occupies a significant space in literary studies. It serves as the poet’s tool for expressing thoughts and emotions, embodying vision and sentiment, and acts as a criterion for evaluating poetic prowess and artistic talent. Given this importance, the present study—adopting a descriptive-analytical approach—aims to explore the mechanisms of artistic imagery in Sacrifices of Farewell by the poet Abdullah Bashrahil. This is achieved by identifying its sources, analyzing its components and formation process, highlighting its manifestations, and examining its active role in the text. Accordingly, the study is structured into an introduction and two main sections. The introduction provides an overview of the poet and the characteristics of his collection, Sacrifices of Farewell. The first section investigates his concept of artistic imagery and its sources within the collection. The second section examines the formations of artistic imagery through its elements, including simile, metaphor, metonymy, and synesthesia. The study concludes that Bashrahil was influenced by his reality and the broader reality of his Arab and Islamic nation. At times, his imagery expresses sorrow over the state of the nation, while at others, it conveys optimism and joy in envisioning the future. He also addresses the issues of his time and distills his experiences into images that demonstrate his creative ability to blend traditional and modern rhetorical elements. By merging simile, metaphor, metonymy, and synesthesia, he crafts these images in a way that showcases his talent in shaping and reimagining them innovatively, elevating them beyond conventional ideas into realms of originality and creativity.
Analysis of Arabic Phonetic Articulation Point
This study aims to analyze the differences between traditional and modern classifications of Arabic articulation points and their impact on pronunciation and language instruction. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, the study compares classical phonetic models such as Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad’s (8 points) and Sibawayh’s (16 points) with modern classifications like Kamal Bishr’s (11 points). Spectrographic tools, particularly Praat, were employed to evaluate precision in articulatory categorization. The findings suggest that modern classifications are approximately 25% more accurate in capturing articulatory nuances, enhancing pronunciation teaching and error correction. The study recommends incorporating phonetic analysis tools into Arabic language instruction, especially for non-native speakers.
The art of analogy in the poetry of Aws bin Hajarh
Simile represents one of the most prominent artistic devices in classical Arabic poetry, playing a vital role in illustrating meanings and shaping vivid imagery in a stylistically impactful manner. This study focuses on the poetry of Aws ibn Ḥajar, a renowned pre-Islamic (Jāhilī) poet known for his eloquent use of similes that reflect the spirit of his environment and era. Despite his literary significance, detailed studies on simile in his poetry remain limited. The primary aim of this research is to explore the use of simile in Aws ibn Ḥajar’s poetry by identifying the types of similes he employed, their diversity, and their function in constructing poetic imagery. It further examines the aesthetic and rhetorical features of simile in his work and how his cultural and environmental context influenced these expressions. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach, supported by inductive analysis of selected poetic texts that include similes. Through close reading and literary examination, the research uncovers the artistic dimensions of simile in Aws ibn Ḥajar’s poetry. The findings reveal that simile constitutes a fundamental element in his poetic structure. His use of both direct and complex similes demonstrates high rhetorical proficiency and contributes significantly to the richness and expressiveness of his verse. The study recommends further scholarly attention to simile and figurative imagery in the poetry of other Jāhilī poets to better understand the artistic depth of early Arabic literature.
Table of Content: 1. The art of analogy in the poetry of Aws bin Hajarh Dr. Said Obaid Abdullah Al-Wahaibi 2. Analysis of Arabic Phonetic Articulation Point Ms. Salma Mohammed Al-Mutairi 3. Mechanisms of Artistic Imagery in the Poetry Collection Sacrifices of Farewell by Abdullah Bashrahil Co-Prof. Sultan Saeed Abu Dabeel 4. The speaker and communicative aids in the Maqamat of Badi al-Zaman al-Hamdhani - The Kufi Maqamat as an example Ms. Alia Ali Saeed Alketbi ,Dr. Muhammad Hilmi bin Abdullah bin Jaafar 5. The sociological aspect of language according in Blaggat Alnisa to Aben Taiffor (280h): The discourse of woman with her husband Ms. Alhanouf Ali Al-Feredi, Prof. Abdul-Lateef Marzouq Al-Solami 6. Israelite stories between language and myth Co-Prof. Nada Abdullah Aldaher 7. A structural semiotic approach to the Quranic character of Yunus, peace be upon him, and the aesthetics of place in the Quranic story Mr. Mahmoud Jamal Rayyan
Manifestations of rhetorical condensation and its semantic impact in free poetry (Fadwa Touqan) as a model Poem (To the martyr Wael Zaatir)
This research aims to study the manifestations of rhetorical condensation and its semantic effect in free verse by analyzing the poem “To the Martyr Wael Zaatir” by Fadwa Touqan. The research uses the descriptive analytical approach to study rhetorical condensation in the poem, focusing on repetition, metaphor, and simile. The results indicate that rhetorical condensation is the storage of the word or style of the meanings intended to be conveyed to the speaker and creates a strong semantic effect. Rhetorical condensation has played a role in expanding the scope of meanings presented to the recipient. Images represented by simile and metaphor have predominated in the poem, which in turn are a rhetorical and linguistic reserve that the speaker employs to influence the recipient. The research recommends studying rhetorical condensation in modern Arabic poetry, using it in education, and analyzing its effect on the reader.
American Interconnected Text Theory: A Critical View of Western Reception
The encounter between literature and digital technology at the beginning of the third millennium raised a number of issues and raised new questions with a different vision and perspective. But credit goes to the American school, which was the first to present the first theoretical conception of hypertext by Jay D. Boiter, George Landow, Michael Joyce, Stuart Moulthrop, and J. Y. Douglas. This perception can be summarized in what has come to be called the “Theorie de la convergence” theory. In this study, we will attempt to present with a critical view the various opinions of its early critics who accompanied its spread from Europe, Canada, and America, and criticized some of its sayings, trying to address the debate its perceptions and positions raised in the critical arena. We made sure to track a descriptive, comparative approach in the first stage, and a comparative analytical approach in the second stage. The article is not a criticism of the opinions of Western scholars of convergence theory, but rather a criticism of its various criticisms. Therefore, it seemed to us that this dual approach, which initially reviews the opinions objectively, and then analyzes these critical opinions secondly from a critical perspective, is the most appropriate in such cases. The purpose of this is to present the first theory of interconnected text to the Arab reader from its original sources, but from a perspective that is not devoid of a critical sense that gives consideration to its authors first, and does justice to its critics second.
Functions of the Tropes in Jassim Al-Sahhih’s poetry
This study aims to address the functions of image in Jassim Al-Sahih’s poetry, by examining the aesthetic functions, from examples of his complete poetic works, according to the descriptive analytical approach, based on complete and partial conclusions. It is a general deduction in extracting literary phenomena and setting standards for the aesthetics of the text, and this is evident in monitoring the beauty of describing the image, and tracking the creative ability of the narrator, which is useful for partial analyzes of the text. This is what the study adopted in tracking its merits, and the study concluded with a number of results, including: the interest of the aesthetic function in knowing the nucleus of the poet Jassim Al-Sahih’s familiarity with employing many values and rhetorical arts, investigating the patterns of the sensory image and employing the Al-Sahih poem for the senses (visual, auditory, gustatory, and olfactory), Trace the words of the image and the characteristics of the words of its poetic lexicon. Through the societal environments on which the poet’s culture is based, from the history of the Arabs from originality to civilization, which Jassim Al-Sahih employed in his poetic images. The study also recommends expanding the study of the images of Jassim Al-Sahih’s poetry.
The protagonist's image in Palestinian novels after Oslo accords in light of critical discourse analysis: A reading of "when the wolves grow old and velvet"
The research aims to explore the representations of the hero in Palestinian literature after the Oslo Agreement. The novels "When the Wolves Grow Old" and "Velvet" serve as the sample for this research, and its main issue highlights the fragmentation and changes in the image of the hero within these two novels. The research draws on theoretical frameworks from the Critical Discourse Analysis group, particularly Fairclough, who focused on studying the role of language in maintaining and altering power relations in society, as well as the methods of language analysis that serve this purpose, enhancing people's awareness of it, and their ability to resist and change it. The research includes an introduction and two main sections. The introduction addresses the development of Palestinian literature through the influence of historical and cultural events. It presents the two sample novels: "When the Wolves Grow Old" by Jamal Naji (2005) and "Velvet" by Hazem Habayeb (2016), selected from varying time frames after 1993. The first section is dedicated to a theoretical framework that includes a preamble about the image of the hero in Palestinian literature before Oslo, along with the concepts of the Critical Discourse Analysis group. The second section focuses on the representations of the hero in the two sample novels, examining the image of the hero in each novel separately, followed by a comparison of the collective images of the hero in both novels, revealing the underlying ideology and the series of changes that have occurred in Palestinian literature in general after Oslo, and specifically regarding the image of the hero. The research concludes that the "Oslo Authority" has impacted the discourse of Palestinian literature by dismantling the repetitive and consumed image of the hero found in earlier novels, replacing it with an ordinary person living under political and social conditions that had been absent from the Palestinian narrative scene for years.
Islam has exploded scientific energies with its outlook free from forms of superstition and traditional ideas, and with its explicit call for research, observation, contemplation, and its understanding of the laws of the universe (its laws) - using the inductive and analytical method -; Therefore, it was not strange in Islamic civilization to find figures who were famous for their understanding of religion and their knowledge of other sciences, such as chemistry, mathematics, or astronomy.
Verbal Antithesis in the Holy Quran: A Rhetorical, Statistical and Analytical Study
The current study aims to analyze the verbal antithesis in the Holy Quran; in order to understand its rhetorical and semantic dimensions. The study relied on the analytical statistical method, to monitor and classify the verses. The study analyzed the Quranic verses that contain verbal antithesis and classified the antithesis into positive and negative antithesis. The study recommends using its results as a reference for additional linguistic and rhetorical studies. The research started in involved and analyzed numbers of versus from the Holy Quran and began to clarify different types and kinds of eloquence from these versus. Where the second parts focused on the metaphor counterfactual. Then ended the chapter with a table contains some examples of metaphoric from the versus of the Holy Quran. At the end, the research concluded his research with the eloquence results which he come out from his research. this was clear evidence of the strong structures of the Holy Quran where connected words and sentences showed clearly.
Table of Content: 1. Verbal Antithesis in the Holy Quran: A Rhetorical, Statistical and Analytical Study Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Farsi 2. Islam's view of science Ms. Amani Saud Khaishan Al-Qurashi 3. The protagonist's image in Palestinian novels after Oslo accords in light of critical discourse analysis: A reading of "when the volves grow old and velvet" Mr. Khalil Mahmoud Harb , Co-Prof. Musa Mitri Khoury 4. Functions of the Tropes in Jassim Al-Sahhih’s poetry Ms. Amani Ahmad Mohammad Alhajjaji 5. American Interconnected Text Theory: A Critical View of Western Reception Prof. Brahim Amri Mohamed 6. Manifestations of rhetorical condensation and its semantic impact in free poetry (Fadwa Touqan) as a model Poem (To the martyr Wael Zaatir) Dr. Abdullah Mohmmed Hommod Al-Tobi , Dr. Mahmood Saed Safe Al-Drmaki