A study on the Rhetorical styles of the sermon of al-Shiqshiqiya

Abstract

the Rhetorical styles have played a significant role in Arabic literature since old ages until today. As such the belletrists have always tried to beautify their works and styles to impress their recipients to draw the readership's attention.One of the styles, which attracted the attention of the critics and researches, was Imam Ali's. Because Imam Ali has always been using a new beautiful style which impressed its readership. The sermon under consideration is not an exception. Imam Ali adresses two importants issues: the wording which is accurate, beautiful, and pleasant. The meaning which is compelling and rich.