In this source, sovereignty is a central concept that is redefined as God’s exclusive prerogative over legislation, permissibility, and prohibition, rather than as a direct delegation to a human religious authority. Shahrur uses it to distinguish the fixed divine sphere from the variable human sphere, and to dismantle the way Islamists employ it in building despotism and excommunication.
Across the books
- Religion and Authority: In this source, sovereignty is a central concept that is redefined as God’s exclusive prerogative over legislation, permissibility, and prohibition, rather than as a direct delegation to a human religious authority. Shahrur uses it to distinguish the fixed divine sphere from the variable human sphere, and to dismantle the way Islamists employ it in building despotism and excommunication. (Concept page)
- Drying Up the Sources of Terrorism: Sovereignty in this source is understood as a human authority falsely attributed to God, and it exists only within the bounds of prohibitions, not as an absolute authority over people. For this reason, the author attacks it when it is used as a political slogan to produce coercion and oppressive legitimacy. (Concept page)
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