Exploring the components and issues of communication skills based on the wisdom of Nahj al-Balaghah

Human being is a social species. Individual relationships shape the structure of society. These relationships require particular etiquette to establish a valuable and effective interaction between people. One of the most important of these etiquettes in the development of social culture is communication skill. This skill requires familiarity with its components and issues, which can be achieved by studying religious texts, especially Nahj al-Balaghah. This article aims to identify the components and issues of communication skills based on the wisdom of Nahj al-Balaghah. It uses a descriptive-analytic and a library method to deduce and explain instances of this skill and its issues in Nahj al-Balaghah. Research findings indicated that communication skill might reach its highest level of effectiveness in these cases; in the case of speaking thoughtfully, remaining silent in time, understanding the audience and situation, making eloquent sentences, asking a question if needed, using the information and experience, and advising others, and observing confidentiality. In the meantime, talkativeness, lying, flattery, arguing, and suspicion can seriously damage practical communication. Therefore, what can be deduced from the wisdom of Nahj al-Balaghah as a model and indicator is that the principle that governs all the components and the basis of being away from communication issues is the conscious control of the tongue.