A Study of Repetition in Critical Views of Ibn-Rashiq in Al-Omdah

Repetition is a method which is used a lot in Arabic. It has been commonly used by poets and writers. A topic with interest has been finding the reasons behind using repetition. A reason contributing the interest in the area has been the frequent use of this technique in the holy Kor’an. The present article aims to investigate the views of "Ibn-Rashiq" as a significant figure in the realm of literature and poetry and also a prominent critique of the 5th century about the "Repetition" phenomenon in literary text using Al-omdah. This book actually built his reputation is one of the most important literary books among old Arabic masterpieces. It holds the views of previous critiques in different literary issues specially "eloquence". Also, in the current study the vie points of other critiques are compared with that of Ibn-Rashiq in Al-omdah on the issue of reputation so that the true value of this book is illustrated.