Mesopotamian Journal of Arabic Language Studies

The constructional question is a rhetorical study

Ibrahim Suleiman Haidara, Muhammad Abdul Ghafour Muhammad — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper deals with the topic of constructional question from a rhetorical perspective, as the interrogative sentence style is one of the important rhetorical styles in the Arabic language. The paper aims to shed light on this style and explain its rhetorical characteristics and various purposes, drawing on the opinions of ancient and modern rhetoricians and grammarians.

Representing Events in Ancient Arabic Narrative The News of the Thieves as a Model

Heba Allah Ali Abdul Hussein — Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The news of thieves has not received significant attention from contemporary researchers. Given the clear importance of news in general, and specifically the news of thieves, in ancient Arabic literature, these accounts garnered noticeable interest from historians, narrators, and classical authors. We find that there are books dedicated to thieves by renowned writers such as Al-Jahiz (d. 255 AH) and Al-Sukkari (d. 275 AH). Since news is a part of ancient Arabic literature, it has played a dominant role in transmitting literary and historical knowledge. As the news of thieves is considered a form of this genre and has been overlooked by contemporary scholars, it becomes necessary to study it scientifically, focusing on its artistic formulation and literary representation in ancient times. This research aims to uncover the artistic and narrative structure of events within these accounts..

Authentication according to grammarians

Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Hadrami, Al-Taj Ibrahim Dafallah Ahmed — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This paper deals with the topic of "tasdiq" in Arabic grammar, which is a term that refers to the presentation of one part of the sentence over another. The paper discusses the views of ancient and modern grammarians on this grammatical phenomenon, its causes, types, rules, and its purpose. It also highlights the importance of tasdiq in understanding and analyzing linguistic structures correctly

Polysemy in the Holy Quran

Khalil Muhammad Al-Khatib, Sri Lumatus Sa’adah — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This research explores the term of "Ihtibak" (Polysemy) in the Holy Quran, which is a rhetorical technique that combines multiple meanings within a single expression. The study aims to investigate the instances of Ihtibak in the Quranic verses, elucidate its rhetorical purposes and intended objectives. Additionally, it sheds light on the importance of studying this rhetorical technique to gain a deeper and more precise understanding of the Quranic text. The research reviews the views of scholars and exegetes regarding this rhetorical phenomenon and provides detailed analyses and studies of examples from the Quranic verses that feature Ihtibak. Ultimately, the research concludes with findings and recommendations highlighting the significance of studying Ihtibak in the Holy Quran and underscoring its linguistic and rhetorical miracles.

Speech acts, their psychological dimensions and their impact on the interpretation of discourse An applied study in the novels of Jean Dost

Ahmed Khaled Mahmoud , Ruwa Nidal Omar Saeed — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to shed light on speech acts, their psychological dimensions, and their impact on interpreting discourse. The research took Jean Dost's novels as an applied sample due to their importance in that they convey a human experience and work to deliver messages to the recipient through their content. There are matters that contribute to activating the use of (language and communication) to meet the personal and societal needs of humans and are represented in the art of dealing with the world or how to deal with it. In understanding that world, the individual's mission, whether the individual is a speaker or a sender, lies in thwarting the flaws of language and being aware of the traps of grammar. In our research, we addressed linguistic communication and its relationship to the communicative context, and the relationship of the communicative dimensions to each other, in addition to their impact on the communication process. This research took a pivotal aspect in linguistic communication, which is speech acts and interpreting discourse. In this aspect, we tried to understand the process of linguistic communication and interpretation and the relationship of all of this to the communicative aspects and their psychological and emotional impact on the sender and the recipient.

The Arabic Language

Prof. Dr. Abaker Abdelbanat, Abdul Rahman Khalaf Matlab — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Arabic language is one of the most historically
significant and widely spoken languages in the world,
serving as the foundation of Islamic culture and intellectual
traditions. This editorial explores the evolution, structure,
and enduring influence of Arabic, tracing its roots from
ancient Semitic languages to its role in shaping literature,
science, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age. The
paper also addresses the linguistic challenges facing Arabic
today, particularly the divergence between Modern
Standard Arabic and regional dialects, as well as the
influence of globalization. The conclusion emphasizes the
importance of preserving both Classical and Modern Arabic
in the digital age, while encouraging efforts to promote
Arabic literacy and engagement with its rich cultural
heritage.