This page explains a conceptual relation between two parties within Shahrur’s thought, and how this relation functions in the construction of meaning.
Meaning of the relation
This relation indicates that adoption is not categorically rejected, but is considered permissible when social or human necessity requires it. The testimony clarifies that this judgment is tied to specific cases, such as the loss of parents or the inability to have children, where adoption is seen as a practical response that preserves care and stability.
The two parties to the relation
- The first party: adoption
- The relation: is permissible
- The second party: in specific cases
Evidence
- Islam and Faith via Adoption Is Permissible in Specific Cases
- Evidence: - It offers a social/scientific reading of adoption and makes it a permissible solution in specific cases, especially when parents are lost or when procreation is impossible.
Its effect on the cognitive map
This relation gains importance because it adds a precise distinction to the conceptual map regarding the ruling on adoption, placing it neither in the category of absolute acceptance nor absolute rejection, but linking it to specific circumstances. This broadens the network’s understanding of the relations between family, care, and social need, and shows how permissibility changes according to the human context.