The Eloquence of Moral Counsel on Noble Ethics in Ibn El-Wardi’s Lameyyah Poem

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Department of Rhetoric and Criticism, Faculty of Islamic and Arab Studies for Female Students, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

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The Eloquence of Moral Counsel on Noble Ethics in Ibn El-Wardi’s Lameyyah Poem
Wadeda Abdel Zaher El-Sayed El-Shenawy
 Department of Rhetoric and Criticism, Faculty of Islamic and Arab Studies for Female Students, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
E-mail: wadedaelshenawy1671.el@azhar.edu.eg
 
Abstract:
Ibn Al-Wardi (d. 749 AH)  was Abu Hafs Omar ibn Al-Wardi, a jurist, linguist, and literary figure from the Mameluke era who served as a judge. He lived during a time when society was plagued by moral issues, and he took it upon himself to address and rectify this moral decline. His renowned "Lamiyyah" poem is one of his most admired works, celebrated for its verses that speak to both intellect and emotion, providing clear reasoning and inspiring a desire for noble virtues. This research aims to examine the impact of rhetorical techniques in Ibn Al-Wardi’s "Lamiyyah" on shaping the ethical framework and moral direction of its readers. By analyzing the poetic devices that convey his counsel on noble ethics, the study seeks to highlight influential rhetorical methods, merging them with contemporary needs and taking lessons that can be adapted to current times and circumstances. This study employs a descriptive method, utilizing tools such as induction, analysis, and appreciation to explore the elements within Ibn Al-Wardi's "Lamiyyah." Among the findings is that Ibn Al-Wardi often follows his moral guidance with explanations, reasoning, and evidence, using language that engages the audience and prompts thought-provoking questions.
 

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