This axis brings together 1 instance of the use of this verse in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, along with the concepts and arguments that appear around it.

The verse text as cited

… and if they had associated partners with God, what they used to do would have been nullified for them

Brief reading

Shahrur uses it to argue that associating partners with God nullifies deeds and affects the moral value of human conduct.

Axes

  • Human and ethical
  • Faith-related

Its place in the concept network

It is linked to connecting faith with the fate of moral action.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • Islam and Humanity: He uses it to argue that associating partners with God nullifies deeds and threatens the moral value of human conduct.
    • Concept: Nullification of deeds
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual citation: «{ That is the guidance of God … and if they had associated partners with God, what they used to do would have been nullified for them } (al-An’am 88)»

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