The sermons of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) in various political and social situations have
always contained deep knowledge and specific goals; however, to better understand
these sermons, contemporary critical methods, including critical discourse analysis,
can be used.
The present study seeks to analyze Imam Hussein’s (AS) sermon at Baydha’s
Residence (from the stops on the way from Mecca to Kufa) using Fairclough’s
critical discourse analysis theory. The Imam’s audience at this residence, which
was after the Sharraf residence, was Hurr Riahi and his companions. The necessity
of conducting this research is the need to reread ancient texts with contemporary
critical methods in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of them.
This research seeks to answer the question: What are the characteristics of Imam
Hussein’s (AS) sermon at the Baidha residence from the perspective of Fairclough
‘s theory of discourse analysis?
The results obtained from this research show that the Imam made the most of the
abilities of language in order to influence the audience.
Also, the verses of the Quran, the hadiths of the infallibles, and historical events
played a role in its creation, leading to change and renewal in the intellectual,
cultural, and political organization of society.