A Master's Thesis at the University of Basra Entitled "A Study of Argumentation Patterns in Some Stories of the Holy Quran"
The Master's thesis submitted by student Intizar Khairi Jassim Al-Mayahi at the College of Education for Humanities, Department of English Language, University of Basra, explored the topic of argumentation patterns in some stories of the Holy Quran, focusing on the story of Prophet Moses (peace be upon him). This story is considered rich in argumentative techniques that contribute to clarifying meanings and enhancing the persuasive power of the Quranic discourse.
The thesis aims to identify the most frequently used types of argumentation patterns in the story of Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) in the Holy Quran, and to study the pragmatic roles these patterns play in the Quranic discourse. It also seeks to reveal how these patterns contribute to strengthening the persuasive power of the Quranic narrative and reinforcing its messages and meanings. Furthermore, the study aims to analyze and classify the argumentation patterns in the verses related to the story of Prophet Moses (peace be upon him), within the framework of modern theoretical studies in argumentation and pragmatics.
This study is significant because of its contribution to the fields of Qur'anic linguistics, pragmatics, and argumentation studies. It offers a systematic analysis of argumentation patterns in the story of the Prophet Moses (peace be upon him), demonstrating their pragmatic functions and their role in enhancing the persuasive power of Qur'anic discourse. Furthermore, the study provides an analytical framework that can benefit researchers studying argumentation in other religious and literary texts, thus enriching future research in the fields of language, rhetoric, and Islamic studies.
