Abstract
This article studies reform discourse in the Moroccan maqama through the example of Al-Azrayfi’s maqama. It considers the maqama not only as a literary form based on narration, linguistic virtuosity, and rhetorical play, but also as a vehicle for social and moral critique. The analysis shows how the text mobilizes irony, dialogue, argumentation, and exemplary situations to expose disorder and call for reform. By examining the links between literary structure and critical intention, the article highlights the role of Moroccan maqama writing in expressing concerns about society, values, and public life. It concludes that the genre can function as a space where aesthetic performance and reformist awareness intersect.
Recommended Citation
Al-Soulami, Mohamed
(1988)
"Reform Discourse in the Moroccan Maqama: Al-Azrayfi’s Maqama as a Case Study,"
Bouhout: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarhub.univh2c.ma/bouhout/vol1/iss1/5