Bridging the ‘Us’ and ‘Them’ Divide through Discursive Strategies: Muslim Scholars’ Religious Discourse for Peace and Conflict Resolution Aligned with UN SDG-16

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2025
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Abstract
This study examines the unconventional discursive strategies used by selected Muslim scholars to bridge the boundaries between “Us” and “Them,” fostering a positive and moderate discourse for peace and conflict resolution among religiously diverse communities. Using a qualitative approach, the research analyzes speeches delivered in English through the framework of Positive Discourse Analysis (PDA), a sub-field of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The speeches, collected through purposive sampling from YouTube, serve as secondary data. Findings reveal that the scholars employ inclusive and peace-oriented strategies such as positive lexical choices, inclusive pronouns, syntactic structures, rhetorical equalizers, metaphors of unity, and references to shared Abrahamic traditions. These strategies promote the positive representation of others and help soften rigid intergroup boundaries. By highlighting discourse that encourages non-violence, inclusivity, and mutual respect, the study aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16, which advocates peaceful and inclusive societies. The analysis underscores the role of moderate religious discourse in supporting social cohesion and conflict prevention.
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Authors Saira Maqbool
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Journal Pakistan Social Sciences Review
Year 2025
DOI
10.35484/pssr.2025(9-IV)27
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https://ojs.pssr.org.pk/journal/article/view/1167
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