Polarized Discourse in Revive Your Heart

A Critical Discourse Analysis Perspective

Abstract

Revive Your Heart by, Nouman Ali Khan is studied within the critical discourse analysis (CDA) frame for the analysis of polarized discourse of the book. Making use of Van Dijk?s Ideological Square Model (2006), the research explores how polarization is incorporated in the discourse, especially via positive-self characterization, negative-other characterization. The data highlights the way in which Khan?s discourse embodies ideological polarization as encouraging „us vs them? type narratives that are familiar in religious and statewide discourse. Khan's discourse does not only breed belonging through group identity but also certifies definite religious and cultural code of conduct, which may impact upward social interaction in multicultural context. This aspect really presents the necessity for critical literacy in religious and ideological writings as to allow individuals with more analytical readings of the texts and prevent the risky misunderstandings leading to schism. The study makes a contribution to the expanding field of discourse analysis by identifying the language use as a shaping force of an ideological divide. This research also examines the larger sociopolitical effects of polarized discourse, particularly in influencing views of religious and cultural identity.