This page explains a conceptual relation between two elements within Shahrur’s thought, and how this relation functions in the construction of meaning.
Meaning of the relation
This relation indicates that the prophetic Sunna is not confined to a single aspect; rather, it includes the Prophet’s reasoning, his historical accounts, and the actions that issued from him in connection with their circumstances. It is thus presented here as a broader framework that includes this type of reports and actions within its meaning.
The two sides of the relation
- First side: the prophetic Sunna
- Relation: includes
- Second side: the Prophet’s reasoning and historical accounts
Evidence
- The messengerly Sunna and the prophetic Sunna via The prophetic Sunna is historical and based on reasoning
- Witness: - The prophetic Sunna: the Prophet’s reasoning, his historical accounts, and his situational actions.
Its impact on the knowledge map
This relation shows that the prophetic Sunna is an encompassing concept in the knowledge map, because it links prophetic speech, reasoning, historical material, and practical context. In this way, it helps organize a more complex understanding of the Sunna, prevents reducing it to mere transmitted texts or abstract rulings, and highlights its connection to history, sira, and the circumstances in which it emerged.