“Faith” in these pathways is defined through its relationship to general Islam and, in particular, to following the Muhammadan message. The links therefore highlight the distinction between the broad ethical framework and specific obligation, connecting the concept to righteous deeds, rites, and freedom of commitment.
Direct Answer
On this page, faith appears as more specific than Islam. It is connected to the Muhammadan message, the community of those who believe in it, and the obligations and rites associated with it. Its value within the atlas lies in clarifying the implications of distinguishing between general Islam and specific faith, and in showing how this distinction extends to righteous deeds, freedom, and the meaning of religious belonging.
Concept Keys
- In this reading, faith is more specific than Islam.
- It is connected to the Muhammadan message and its rites.
- Righteous deeds prevent faith from being reduced to a mere name.
- The distinction between Islam and faith affects the understanding of religion and of the other.
- The page connects the concept with verses and related claims.
Where Does the Exploration Begin?
Shared Entry
Glossary
Its Appearance in the Books
Related Verses
- Al-A‘raf 153
- Al-Baqarah 285
- Al-Baqarah 62
- Al-Tahrim 11
- Al-Tawbah 112
- Al-Hujurat 15
- Al-Kahf 110
- Al-Kahf 88
- Al-Ma’idah 119
- Muhammad 2
Conceptual Relations
- Islam Precedes the Muhammadan Mission as a General Human Relationship with God, Distinct from Faith Specific to Muhammadan Following
- Inclusive Relations
- Righteous Deeds Embody Faith
Related Claims
- Islam Transcends Narrow Belonging
- Religion Orients toward Human Values
- Righteous Deeds Embody Faith
- the Book Defines the Fixed Foundations
- Islam as a General Human Horizon Broader Than Specific Muhammadan Faith
- Islam Is a Human Ethical Framework Broader Than Specific Faith-Based Belonging
- Islam Is Historically and Conceptually Prior to the Specificity of the Muhammadan Message
- The Pillars of Islam Are Three
- Islam Combines Faith and Righteous Deeds
- Faith Is a Specific Obligation for Believers
- Faith Is Specific to Muhammad’s Followers
- Faith Is Specific to the Muhammadan Message
- Scientists Are among the Witnesses
- Righteous Deeds Are Part of Islam
- A Muslim Includes Everyone Who Believes in God and the Last Day
- General Islam and the Ethical Covenant Constitute Shahrur’s Definition of Religion
- For Shahrur, Islam Is a General Human Religion Broader Than Specific Faith
- For Shahrur, the Islamic Covenant Is Based on Ethical Pillars Rather Than Ritual Affiliation
- Polytheism Rests on Illusory Fixity
- The Prophet Has No Guardianship over People
- Rites Lie Outside Political Legislation
- “No Compulsion in Religion” Is a Negation of the Genus
- Islam Distinguishes between Concepts
- Religion Is an Individual Relationship with God
- Conflating Concepts Generates Sectarianism
- God’s Essence Transcends Scientific Demonstration
- God’s Essence Transcends Science
- For Shahrur, Islam Is a Pluralistic Ethical Framework, Not a Coercive Ritual System
- Naba’ Concerns the Unseen
- Rational Interpretation Reconstructs the Unseen and Religion on the Basis of Freedom and Knowledge