Language Politeness in the Halaqah Program

This study investigates language politeness in the Halaqah program with the objective of identifying the maxims employed, analyzing both adherence and violations, and evaluating their impact on the effectiveness of religious communication. Grounded in Leech’s (1983) Politeness Principle, which highlights six key maxims as a framework for civilized discourse, this qualitative study employed purposive sampling across three selected episodes of Halaqah. Data were transcribed and analyzed using content analysis guided by the maxims. The findings reveal that the maxims of wisdom, generosity, and sympathy were most frequently observed, with consistent adherence contributing to communicative harmony. Instances of non-adherence, although less common, were strategically used to strengthen arguments. The study concludes that linguistic politeness in Halaqah plays a pivotal role in enhancing speaker credibility and audience receptivity. The implications underscore the significance of politeness principles in religious broadcasting and suggest that future research should broaden the scope by incorporating alternative communication theories and evaluating the effectiveness of politeness-focused training for preachers in media contexts.

linguistic politeness, maxims, religious discourse

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