The ritual of Iraqi Ramadan supplication and the role of the media in spreading and strengthening its cultural identity
O God of the Universe" as a model
Abstract
This study examines the Ramadan supplicatory chant (Ibtihal) in Iraq as a ritualistic and devotional phenomenon with religious and cultural dimensions. It represents an important component of the chanting heritage associated with the holy month of Ramadan and has contributed to the formation of the collective memory of Iraqi society. The study also investigates the role of Iraqi radio and television in disseminating this chanting tradition and transferring it from its local ritual context to the broader public media sphere, The research adopts the supplication “Ya Ilah al-Kawn Inna Laka Sumna” (O Lord of the Universe, to You we have fasted) as a model to analyze the role of audio-visual media in highlighting the spiritual and aesthetic dimensions of Ramadan supplicatory chants. The study is structured into four chapters. The first chapter addresses the methodological framework, including the research problem, objectives, significance, scope, and terminology. The second chapter presents the theoretical framework through two sections: the Iraqi Ramadan Ibtihal—its concept and cultural rituality—and the role of media in strengthening the cultural identity of Ramadan supplicatory chants. The third chapter is devoted to the analytical framework, which includes the research methodology, research sample, tools, and the analysis of the selected model. The fourth chapter presents the research findings and conclusions, in addition to recommendations and suggestions, and the study concludes with the list of references
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