The Eloquent Rhetoric in Qatari ibn al-Fuja'ah Sermon on the Censure of and Warning Against Worldly Life

Abstract

This study adopts a rhetorical approach to explore the depth of artistic vision embodied in the sermon of Qatari ibn al-Fuja'ah. It examines the richness of its expressive texture through its figurative techniques, modes of imagery, verbal harmony, and intertextual engagement with Islamic religious texts. The study also investigates the artistic principles that govern the sermon's structural organization. The findings reveal that Qatari ibn al-Fuja'ah's sermon represents an outstanding model of eloquence and persuasive exhortation. Embedded within it is a universal human truth that transcends the boundaries of time and place. This truth is articulated through a captivating linguistic framework in which rhetorical resources are densely woven and expressive elements are seamlessly integrated into a coherent, sophisticated artistic structure that combines profound persuasive power with enduring semantic depth.