The Conditions For Eloquence Of A Word In Light Of The Concepts Of (Context And Intention): An Enriching Reading

Abstract

The research aims to address the topic of the conditions for eloquence in words, as outlined by Ibn Sinan Al-Khafaaji in his book Sirr Al-Fasaha. These conditions have become akin to rules and regulations that scholars of rhetoric or its practitioners are expected to follow. The study seeks to re-examine certain verbal models in light of what is now known as context and intent, especially since these two concepts were not far from the minds of early scholars of rhetoric. During their study of words, they paid attention to the concepts of' maqam' (occasion) and 'circumstance'. It is evident that "maqam" is integral to the external context, just as "isnad" (attribution) is one of the most important elements of the internal context.

This research seeks to uncover new values in texts that contain words deemed to violate the conditions of eloquence, by linking them to their different contexts and the intentions of their creators. This contributes to fostering a new process of appreciation. This study could serve as a foundation for future research that follows this direction. It includes a call for a re-examination of the rhetorical heritage from a new perspective that avoids fragmenting issues and instead adopts a comprehensive view, harmonizing both the internal and external aspects of the text. The topic of conditions for the eloquence of words is just one of many issues that require re-examination. This will contribute to breathing new life into rhetorical studies, which have stagnated somewhat due to reliance on the criteria established by early scholars.