أسلوب الاستعطاف في الرسالة الجدّية لابن زيدون(ت463ه)دراسة دلالية The Style of Appeal for Clemency in Ibn Zaydun's Al-Risalah al-Jiddiyyah (d. 463 AH): A Semantic Study Section Articles

Abstract

This research paper examines a literary masterpiece that stands at the forefront of the Andalusian prose heritage: Ibn Zaydun's "Al-Risalah al-Jiddiyyah" (The Serious Epistle), a work that has garnered significant acclaim in both classical and modern times.

The study aims to elucidate the expressive styles employed by Ibn Zaydun to elicit sympathy from Abu al-Hazm bin Jahwar (d. 435 AH), in hopes of securing his release from imprisonment. The paper explores the historical context of the epistle, defines the concept and terminology of "appeal for clemency" (Isti‘taf), and analyzes the linguistic expressions and evidentiary citations utilized by Ibn Zaydun to achieve his objective.

The paper is structured as follows:

• Introduction: Provides an overview of Al-Risalah al-Jiddiyyah and the concept of appeal for clemency.


• Section I: Expression through Verbal Sentences.


• Section II: Expression through Nominal Sentences.


• Section III: Grammatical Styles.


• Section IV: The Utilization of Literary Evidence and Citations.


• Conclusion.

• Keywords: Appeal for Clemency – Al-Risalah al-Jiddiyyah – Expression – Linguistic Styles – Literary Evidence.