األعباد الفكرية و الخصدئص األسلوعبية في الرواية الارعبية "جميلة" لابد الازيز عبد الكريم عبرهدن الدين Ideational Dimensions and Stylistic Features in Abdul-Aziz Abdulkarim Burhanuddin’s Arabic Novel Titled “Jamilah”

Abstract

This article is an analytical study of the ideational dimensions and stylistic features in the Arabic
novel entitled “Jamilah” authored by ‘Abdul ‘Aziz ‘Abdulkarim Burhanddin. The novel’s major
theme is loving affair between Habib and Jamilah but some other religious, cultural, sociopolitical, economic and administrative aspects of human life were included for presentation of
positive cultures and values in Nigeria. Indeed, this creative work has not gained much attention
from researchers in Nigeria, despite its language and literature benefits for Arabic readers and
researchers to acquaint them with life values. The main objectives of the study were to determine
the extents at which the novel portrayed the plausibility of the issues raised, also the aesthetics of
the style used, as required in story-writing. The methodology adopted was both historical and
analytical. The historical method was used for correlation of the novelist’s biography with
historical facts raised. The analytical method was also used in practical study of the stylistic
features in the novel. The major findings of the study were that the novelist’s capability in the use
of Arabic knowledge for writing is evident in the aspects of grammar, logic and rhetoric for
portrayal of clearness, strength and beauty in the work. The researcher thereby recommended that
elegant Arabic style should further be used in creative writings to continue to promote aesthetics
of literature, and generally the life values as Burhanuddin did.