Imad Aldain Khalil's short story " The Infinite Journey of Ascension": A Study in Techniques.

The research deals with the artistic elements in the short story "The Endless Ascent Journey" by Imad al-Din Khalil. The research includes an introduction and four chapters. The introduction addresses the concept of the short story, as well as the writer's literary and scientific biography, followed by a summary of the story. Then, the first chapter explores the concept of dialogue, its functions, and types, both external and internal. As for the second chapter, it deals with time and place in the story, while the third chapter tackles the main event, clarifying the idea of the story and its meaning. As for the fourth chapter, it studies the character as a concept, its patterns and dimensions. The research concluded with several key findings, the most significant of which is that the true endless ascent journey lies in drawing closer to God Almighty and responding to the calls of faith, ultimately leading to Paradise. In addition, the story confirms that he is able to return to the truth, as it is better for him than persisting in falsehood. The internal dialogue prevailed in the story, revealing the character and the event. As for the place, it had a strong presence in the story, unlike the element of time. This may be attributed to the main character’s interest in the familiar place (Old Mosul), which he loved and made a safe haven for him to retreat to whenever life became difficult and crises intensified. It is worth noting that the story and the collection in which it came belong to Islamic literature.