In this source, the Muhammadan message is presented as a message of mercy and universality, grounded in freedom, justice, and equality, not in coercion or severity. Here it functions as a normative foundation against which the author confronts rigid historical readings that he sees as sources of violence; it is therefore central to the argument against terrorism.
Across the books
- Umm al-Kitab and Its Elaboration: The Muhammadan message is presented here as final and universal, because its structure rests on fixed foundational principles and variable elaboration. This makes it suitable for renewed ijtihad within its limits, not for the rigidity of traditional jurisprudence. (Concept page)
- Islam and the Human Being: In this source, Islam is not merely a formal religious affiliation, but a universal ethical religion grounded in monotheism, righteous action, and human nature. Shahrur presents it as broader than faith, earlier than the Muhammadan mission, and oriented fundamentally toward freedom, dignity, and human values. (Concept page)
- Islam and Faith: In this source, Islam is defined as the general religion in harmony with human nature and all people, not a religion confined to a particular group. Shahrur also presents it as a broader framework than faith, based on belief in God, the Last Day, and righteous action. (Concept page)
- The Messengerly Sunna and the Prophetic Sunna: It is the sphere of conveyance, legislation, and exemplarity, and it admits obedience and disobedience. The source insists that this is the sphere to which the messengerly Sunna is attached; therefore, it becomes a basis for practical commitment rather than historical narration. (Concept page)
- The Qur’an in Contemporary Thought: For Muhammad Shahrur, it is a value framework broader than rituals, connected to God, human values, and pluralism. It is also understood as a message that opened the door to ijtihad and stripped religion of the logic of closure and clerical authority. (Concept page)
- Eradicating the Roots of Terrorism: In this source, the Muhammadan message is presented as a message of mercy and universality, grounded in freedom, justice, and equality, not in coercion or severity. Here it functions as a normative foundation against which the author confronts rigid historical readings that he sees as sources of violence; it is therefore central to the argument against terrorism. (Concept page)
- A Guide to the Contemporary Reading of the Wise Revelation: Shahrur emphasizes that Islam is not synonymous with faith, and that conflating the two has corrupted the understanding of the pillars and values. In his interpretive logic, this distinction becomes the basis for reordering the doctrinal system away from inherited tradition. (Concept page)
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