The book 'Al-Aqd Al-Farid' by Ibn Abd Rabbih al-Andalusi (d. 328 AH) is considered a cornerstone of Arab heritage and a major comprehensive work in Arabic tradition. The book includes a collection of sermons from various literary eras, which served as the primary means of addressing the public, stirring their enthusiasm through persuasion, influence, and capturing attention in a way that aligns with the recipient's nature and needs. It is a great achievement for a speaker to master this, understanding the temperament of the people and addressing them in terms they comprehend. This fosters a deep knowledge of their customs and inclinations, strengthening communication and helping the speaker achieve their goal of success; otherwise, their objective will not be met.

In this study, researcher Dr. Muayad Oudeh highlights the most prominent sermons and their orators featured in 'Al-Aqd Al-Farid'. He conducts a textual linguistic analysis, drawing attention to a modern linguistic methodology by combining theoretical and practical approaches in his focus on the sermons under examination.

Author: Dr. Muayad Oudeh
Publisher: Alan Publishers and Distributors
Year of Publication: 2023
Edition: 1st
Number of Pages: 312
Dimensions (cm): 17 × 24
Weight (g): 480
ISBN: 978-9923-13-611-9