Mechanisms of Persuasion in Al-Bahlul's Debates: His Debates with Amr ibn Ata' and Abu Hanifa as a Model

(An Analytical Study)

Abstract

This study seeks to uncover the persuasion mechanisms used by Al-Bahlul in his debates with Amr ibn Ata' and Abu Hanifa, and to analyze their effectiveness in the context of dialogue. Identifying and understanding the methods used by Al-Bahlul to persuade his interlocutors can provide valuable insights into the art of rhetoric and influence in the Arab-Islamic heritage. The research structure consists of an introduction and five axes. The introduction focused on the theoretical approach to the research, explaining the concept of debate and defining Al-Bahlul, while explaining the persuasion mechanisms employed by Al-Bahlul in his two debates. The first axis examined the interactive elements of debate. The second axis focused on the reference citations Al-Bahlul employed to refute his opponent's arguments. The third axis examined deductive argumentation. The fourth axis focused on logical reasoning. The fifth axis examined the dialogue structure.

The study was based on a descriptive and analytical approach, examining the most important mechanisms employed by Al-Bahlul to persuade his interlocutors. The study reached a number of conclusions that can be summarized as follows: In his persuasion, Al-Bahlol combined several mechanisms capable of attracting the recipient and convincing them of the truth of his claim.