A Phonological Study of Shaqshaqiyeh Sermon and its position on the Semantic Meaning of Letters and Words

In Nahj al-Balagha, by using the best methods of rhetoric such as stylistic device (simile, metaphor, and irony) and the first part of the inner music of the speech; that is, verbal, and semantic rhetorical figures, Imam Ali (A.S) have created beauty in expressing his intentions. This article is related to the second part of the inner music of the speech and discusses the semantics of sound to identify and examine the types of sounds, letters, and words in this sermon. Imaging is a method by which the writer or speaker conveys the desired mental concepts to the audience and visualizes them like a painting. This method of expression is widely used in Nahj al-Balaghah. Adequacy and delicacy in choosing letters and words, their sounds, and rhythm create a beautiful meaning in speech. According to what has been said, this study examines and analyzes the first part of the inner music (semantics of sound) and the methods of using sounds, letters, and words in the sermon of Shaqshaqiyeh, which is one of the famous sermons of Nahj al-Balaghah and contains political, moral, historical and doctrinal themes to depict some of the beauties of Nahj al-Balaghah through enlightening the mind of the audience. The overall result of the study indicates that in Nahj al-Balaghah, Sounds are precisely and coherently connected to their meanings and the collection of sounds, letters, and words with their meanings are in perfect proportion and harmony.