This page explains a conceptual relation between two poles within Shahrur’s thought, and how this relation operates in the construction of meaning.
Meaning of the relation
This statement indicates that the station of messengerhood is the station that is uniquely concerned with the function of legislation and regulation, that is, the sphere in which rulings, rules, and the ordering of communal affairs are determined. It also places this station in clear distinction from the station of prophethood, so that they are not understood as one meaning, but as two different functions within Muhammad’s station.
The two poles of the relation
- The first pole: the station of messengerhood
- The relation: is concerned with
- The second pole: legislation and regulation, and the station of prophethood
Evidence
- Toward New Principles for Islamic Jurisprudence via distinguishing between the station of messengerhood and the station of prophethood
- Supporting text: distinguishing between the station of messengerhood and the station of prophethood the station of messengerhood is the station of legislation and regulation and the station of prophethood is the station of the unseen and tidings in constructing a decisive differentiation between two different functions of Muhammad’s station
Its effect in the knowledge map
This relation acquires its importance because it establishes, in the conceptual map, a fundamental distinction between two spheres: the sphere of legislation and regulation on the one hand, and the station of prophethood on the other. In doing so, it helps build a more precise understanding of the functions of Muhammad’s station, and prevents confusion between what relates to codification and the management of religious affairs, and what relates to the unseen and tidings. This makes this distinction a central element in organizing relations within the knowledge network.