This locus gathers 1 instance of the use of this verse in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, linking it to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.

Text of the verse as cited

{And if they incline to peace, then incline to it and put your trust in God …}

Brief reading

Shahrur cites it to establish the priority of inclining toward peace if the other side inclines toward it.

Axes

  • Political and social
  • Human and ethical
  • Peace: 2
  • Inclining toward peace: 1
  • The other side: 1

Its place in the network of concepts

It is linked to prioritizing the option of peace in relations and conflict.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Support: 1

Places of use

  • Drying Up the Sources of Terrorism, p. 115: cited to establish the priority of inclining toward peace if the other side inclines toward it.
    • Concept: peace
    • Function of the verse here: support
    • Textual evidence: «Al-Anfal (61) | { And if they incline to peace, then incline to it … }»

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