The indicative function in Nahj al-Balagha

Abstract

The guidance factor in the literary text is one of the important factors in evaluating the behavior of individuals within society, directly or indirectly. Imam Ali (PBUH) worked during his caliphate in Kufa in building society with all its sectarian varieties, and he found that the pillar of society lies in the cohesion and righteousness of its members, so he employed the scene The sensual in drawing the image, with its enticing and intimidating dimensions, so Imam Ali (PBUH) took this function as a tool to correct human behavior, and guide them to the right path. Because the circumstance that the society was going through at that time required him () to present to the society what would illuminate their paths so that they would be guided by it to the flame of truth.