Hadee Al Thaqalain Journal

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The study addresses the concept of social rehabilitation in Imam Ali’s (AS) Nahj Al-Balagha. It adopts a rhetorical-linguistic approach, in particular the rhetorical persuasion theory, to examine the reflections of the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Prophet traditions in the Imam’s approach for social rehabilitation. To achieve this objective, the study utilizes the content analysis method to highlight the linguistic and rhetorical devices which made Imam Ali’s discourse highly influential in providing advice for social rehabilitation in his will to his son Imam Hasan (AS). Hence, data for analysis are mostly collated from this will in addition to other excerpts in Nahj Al-Balagha. The most important findings of the study indicate that Imam Ali adopts an educational intimate approach for social rehabilitation. This has been reflected in his unique selection of words which have been very fruitful in this regard. The analysis has shown that Imam Ali (AS) has utilized various linguistic and rhetorical devices in this will. The most commonly used linguistic devices include emphasis, praise and dispraise, imperatives, prohibitions and warnings, and vocatives, whereas the rhetorical derives include simile, metaphor, antithesis, and quotations. It can be concluded that Imam Ali’s approach for social rehabilitation reflects his accurate understanding of the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Prophet traditions, and that his approach should be adopted in educational institutions for pedagogical purposes.

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The present study is conducted discursively on the reflection of the Holy Quran in the philosophy of Imam Ali in regard to the concept of social integration as it is argued in Nahj al balagha. Such a concept has been tackled from different perspectives: literary, linguistic, cultural, historical, rhetorical, philosophical, and political. However, it is still a subject of ongoing polemic debates. It has rarely been analyzed through a linguistic lens of Western theoretical insights. Hence, this study is an attempt to bridge the gap between discursive strategies, from a Western theoretical perspective, and selected texts from Nahj al balagha. Discursive strategies are adopted in this study to spell out how language could shape meaning and social interactions. This study is qualitative in nature describing, interpreting, and explaining a variety of discursive strategies concerning the act of social integration. Selected texts from Imam Ali's Nahj al balagha are the primary data of the current study which employs Wodak’s (2005) taxonomy of discursive strategies to investigate the intricate network of social integration by means of which individuals can be incorporated into a larger community. Via the given discursive strategies, the study has arrived at certain conclusions: a) western theoretical foundations could be helpful enough to deal with non-western philosophical and texts, b) based on various linguistic devices and discursive strategies, Imam Ali endeavors to make individuals feel a sense of belongingness which can elaborate overall well-being, economic stability, social cohesion or inclusion, and cultural exchange, and C) there is interdiscusivity between the Holy Quran and Nahj al belagha, both texts are immersed in a variety of profound themes on all aspects of life.

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‘Tolerance’ broadly means sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing or conflicting with one’s own, and its importance stems from the fact that intolerance for difference in thought and behavior is deep-rooted in man’s nature - a reality that results in so many atrocities throughout human history. Tolerance signifies a highly civilized, open-minded and morally disciplined society. In Quranic discourse, the concept of ‘tolerance’ and the related concepts such as ‘gentleness’, ‘forgiveness’, ‘forbearance’, ‘pardoning’ are highly recommended and strongly emphasized. This study hypothesizes that Imam Ali has not only reflected the Quranic tolerance in his discourse but also profoundly embodied it in his daily life. Thus, this study examines the Quranic concept of tolerance as reflected in Imam Ali’s discourse aiming at (1) highlighting the types and meanings of tolerance in the Quran and Nahjulbalagha (2) identifying the importance of ‘tolerance’ in providing peace, coexistence, healthy social and cultural communication in modern man’s life. Data of the study consist of Quranic verses and extracts of Imam Ali’s discourse and practice. Data of the study are analyzed according to at-Tafsīr al-mawḍūʿī li-l-Qurʾān (the thematic interpretation of the Qurʾān) proposed by as-Sayyid Muḥammad-Bāqir aṣ-Ṣadr in his‘Quranic School’ (2005), which is thoroughly studied in Vol.4 of ‘Qurʾānic Hermeneutics in the 19th and 20th Century’, (2024) edited by Georges Tamer, in Boston, USA. In addition, content analysis method will be utilized to highlight the linguistic and rhetorical devices of the data in question.
Findings of the study revealed that in the Qur’anic and Imam Ali’s discourse, state of peace is highly prioritized and recommended in the sense that war and violence are resorted to only in case of self-defense and when human rights are threatened and violated. In Islam, as represented by the Quran and Imam Ali in this study, tolerance is not just a motto or propagation, but is rather a religious and ethical obligation in Muslims’ daily practice.

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This paper examines persuasion ingrained in two seminal books, the Qur’an and Nahj al-Balaghah. The study aims to bring to light how these two books use different linguistic choices as persuasive strategies (attribution and duty toward community) to inspire and shape individuals’ attitudes. The problem focuses on the necessity to clarify how sacred books employ linguistic and psychological strategies to influence behavior toward agreement and ethical stances. Governed by the research question—to what extent do these two influential books use attribution theory and duty toward the community as strategies for persuasion? —the paper hypothesizes that the two texts deliberately stress attribution (moral credibility) and duty (collective responsibility) to build trust and social solidarity. Using qualitative content analysis, the methodology investigates selected verses from the Qur’an and letters from Nahj al-Balaghah, merging stylistic, pragmatic, and cognitive frameworks. The findings of this study indicate that these texts sometimes function as powerful persuasive works that merge ethical authority with social accountability, creating constant standards for moral behavior.

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Peaceful coexistence means the harmonious and non-violent living together of different groups or individuals, achieved through the use of various structural measures and mechanisms to prevent conflicts and promote peace. It is a widespread concept nowadays which can be found in media, newspapers, political speeches, organizations, etc. They all agree upon the idea that the society cannot be united and get a healthy life unless peaceful coexistence is available in that society. Most of the calls to achieve peaceful coexistence are considered theoretical because they are either uttered for the purpose of affecting the audience, not do it in reality; or they are uttered by those who behave in a way that contradicts this concept. Theorists usually declare that peaceful coexistence is a Western concept that has not been explored by other nations before. The current research intends to shed light on some Quranic Ayas which establish this concept about fourteen centuries before it appeared in the West and that this concept is a practical one in Islam. These Ayas are linked with their reflection and realization in Nahj Al-Balaghah to show how Imam Ali (peace be upon him) understands this concept and tries to spread it in Muslim society which is one of main proofs that this concept is not just written in books or uttered in speeches but it is a real phenomenon contributed in building a real society and setting rules to achieve this aim.

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The study seeks to analyze the discourses in Nahj al-Balagha, using Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), to explore how Imam Ali’s linguistic gems are presented by him and link them to contemporary educational and psychological sciences. It also aims to reveal how these discourses, deeply rooted in Qur’anic principles, construct authority and power relations. The results revealed that Nahjul Balagha presents timeless visions of knowledge and leadership, which confirms its deep roots in the Holy Quran. His speeches also emphasize the divine Quranic principles because he raises education to the level of moral and intellectual pursuit and emphasizes that intellectual and psychological well-being is an urgent matter for human development at the personal and societal levels. The findings reflect that he does not speak from his own desires but reflects the divine guidance of the Qur'an, embodying its principles as a Qur'an Walking on Earth. The outcomes of this study demonstrate that Imam Ali (AS) embodies the Luminary of righteous wisdom, serves as a Beacon of ethical radiance, and stands as a Fortress of unwavering faith, with his teachings offering timeless insights into the intersections of education, leadership, and psychological well-being. The study recommends the necessity of integrating the Quranic visions found in Nahjul Balagha into modern curricula to provide a comprehensive approach to intellectual and moral growth.

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The current study reviews selected sayings of Imam Ali(A.S) about patience from Nahjul Balagha with reference into some Ayas from the Glorious Qur’an. Patience is one of the things that is clear in meaning to the public, and contains many verses that urge patience, and the Prophetic Hadiths also contain what reinforces the same matter. Basically, Muslims are exposed to situations of instability that require them to be patient and firm. Furthermore, Imam Ali(Peace Upon him) urges the Muslim to be patient in every situation. In this study, selected sayings are investigated to see how the patience is presented in these sacred texts to convey the same effect and message into the readers of English language. This paper aims to analyze these texts and explain how the concept of patience is in Glorious Quran is in Imam Ali (A.S) sayings. It also shows how effective and persuasive usage of certain lexical items in each text because a piece of rhetoric is always making some sort of argumentation.

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Justice in Islam plays a pivotal role in Islamic jurisprudence. Justice is repeatedly mentioned in several aya's of the Glorious Qur’an. Through them, the importance of justice in all aspects of life is strongly asserted. The present research seeks to study the concept of justice in the Glorious Qur'an in the light of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib’s (PBUH), interpretation of relevant Qur'anic texts, as reflected in Nahj al-Balagha, being a major source expressing Islamic philosophy and Alawi eloquence. The study is going to clarify the very essence of justice as it has been depicted in the Qur'an, how Nahj al-Balagha underlines this very pivotal concept, and thus, gives an integrated comprehensive understanding of justice in Islam, and gets into its practical applications at the social and political levels. This paper will develop a better understanding of the Qur'anic discourse on justice and its relationship with ethics and righteous governance as conceptualized by Imam Ali (PBUH).