Al-Uslub: Journal of Arabic Linguistic and Literature
Vol. 9 No. 01 (2025): Al-Uslub: Journal of Arabic Linguistic and Literature

Rhetoric and Literature in the Classical Arabic Tradition: From Figures of Speech to the Adab Genre.

Ashari, Hasyim (Unknown)
Abdul Hamzah, Andi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This research highlights the position of rhetoric in the classical Arabic tradition, as well as several literary genres that developed during that period,particularly those with unique characteristics that distinguish them from the literature of other nations. The aim is to explain how the Arab people paid great attention to the importance of beauty and effectiveness in language to strengthen the message conveyed to the listener. In addition, this study also aims to explore the characteristics and uniqueness of several literary genres such asal-qas}i>dah, al-khamriyyah, al-maqa>mah, dan al-ams|a>l. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a text analysis method where data is taken from various references, especially those related to classical Arabic literature. The findings are as follows: 1) The Arabs have long emphasized the aspects of beauty and effectiveness in speech, even before rhetoric (al-balagha) became a formal academic discipline. 2) In the classical Arab tradition, there are several literary genres that are unique and distinct from those of other cultures, reflecting the creativity of Arab writers at that time.

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Abbrev

uslub

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Focus and Scope This journal is published by the Department of Language and Arabic Literature Faculty of Adab and Humanities UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi, both print and online editions. This journal aims to mamunculkan work of quality research based on actual and original data that contribute ...