Analyzing Conversational Dynamics in Prophetic Hadeeths: A Comparative Study of Sociocultural Norms

This study investigates the sociocultural norms of interaction in Prophetic Hadeeths, focusing on conversation analysis strategies to understand how these norms differ from general conversational practices in Western societies. Using a model based on Anne-Marie Barraja-Rohan's (2011) methodology, the research examines turn-taking mechanisms and sequential organization in selected Hadeeths. The analysis highlights distinct conversational patterns characterized by guided responses and authoritative guidance from the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), emphasizing an educational and transformative approach. These interactions reveal diverences from the egalitarian conversational norms and typical information exchange practices in Western discourse, underscoring the unique communicative, social, and cultural dynamics of early Islamic society. The findings provide valuable insights into the use of language as a tool for social interaction and religious instruction in the context of Prophetic Hadeeths.