Freedom is presented as a central human principle and one of the highest values to which Islam directs. Within this framework, freedom becomes a criterion for understanding correct religiosity, and a measure for distinguishing value-based allegiance from forms of tyranny and coercion.
Through the books
- Islam and the Human Being: Freedom is presented as a central human principle and one of the highest values to which Islam directs. Within this framework, freedom becomes a criterion for understanding correct religiosity, and a measure for distinguishing value-based allegiance from forms of tyranny and coercion. (Concept page)
- The State and Society: Freedom is the fundamental phenomenon in society, and it may not be restricted except by an agreed-upon constitution. Shahrur sees it as the foundation on which the civil state rests, and he links it to knowledge, dialogue, and the human right to choose. (Concept page)
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