Tadrib al-Duaat ala al-Asalib al-Bayaniyya
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Tadrib al-Duaat ala al-Asalib al-Bayaniyya (Training Preachers in Rhetorical Methods) is a contemporary treatise on Islamic preaching and rhetoric authored by the scholar Abd al-Rabb Nawab al-Din, dedicated to training Islamic callers (du'at) in verbal, oratorical, and mass-communication skills .
Scope and Purpose
The work focuses specifically on the rhetorical and verbal dimension of preparing Islamic preachers—utilizing speech, expression, and media delivery—rather than general strategic planning or organizational management . Nawab al-Din frames rhetorical training as a religious necessity, arguing that theoretical religious knowledge must be coupled with practical field exercise to hone delivery skills, refine expression, and effectively communicate Islamic teachings in modern media environments . He defines the training of preachers terminologically through several convergent descriptions, summarized as "the practice of rhetoric for the sake of conveying the message" (mumarasat al-bayan li-l-tabligh) .
Structure and Contents
The book is structured around two central axes—the oratorical axis and the media axis—and is divided into five chapters alongside an introduction and a conclusion :
- Chapter 1: The Concept of Training, Its Importance, and Its Characteristics (Mafhum al-tadrib wa-ahammiyyatuhu wa-khasa'isuh): Examines the definition and significance of practical training, followed by the distinctive traits of rhetorical training as an Islamic imperative .
- Chapter 2: Training in Public Speaking (al-Tadrib 'ala al-khitabah): Discusses the definition of oratory and the characteristics of oratorical style, followed by practical methods of oratorical training. The author expands considerably on this chapter as it lays foundational principles for the rest of the book .
- Chapter 3: Training in Panel Discussions and Symposiums (al-Tadrib 'ala al-nadwah): Covers the definition, formats, and broad themes of symposiums, detailing the practical avenues for training preachers to manage and participate in them .
- Chapter 4: Training in Radio Delivery (al-Tadrib 'ala al-kalimah al-idha'iyyah): Contains three sections introducing mass communication and its Islamic characteristics, defining radio and its properties, and setting out practical training methods for crafting radio speeches .
- Chapter 5: Training in Televised Delivery (al-Tadrib 'ala al-kalimah al-mar'iyyah): Outlines television communication, its technical traits, and relevant legal considerations, along with direct training guidelines for visual presentation .
In the book's conclusion, the author emphasizes that qualifying callers in expressive and broadcast arts is vital in contemporary times, where spoken, audio, and visual media exert substantial influence over society .
Methodology
The author adopts a concise and focused approach, seeking to summarize core guidelines while avoiding excessive digression that might obscure practical utility . In citing textual evidence, he adheres to standardized editions and uses a specific set of single-letter symbols in the footnotes to reference nine primary hadith collections: (خ) for Sahih al-Bukhari, (م) for Sahih Muslim, (د) for Sunan Abi Dawud, (ت) for Jami' al-Tirmidhi, (ما) for Sunan Ibn Majah, (ط) for Malik ibn Anas's al-Muwatta', and (أحمد) for Ahmad ibn Hanbal's al-Musnad, citing non-canonical hadith references by their full titles .
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