This axis brings together 2 instances of Shahrur’s use of this verse in his books, linking it to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.
Verse text as cited
WE ARE ONLY PEACE-MAKERS
Brief reading
At Shahrur, the verse shows that the claim of reform may conceal corruption, and he reads it within a critique of deviant social behavior rather than as genuine reform.
Axes
- Human and ethical
- Political and social
Related concepts
- Reform: 2
- False reform: 2
Its place in the concept network
It is linked to the concept of distinguishing between a righteous appearance and a corrupt substance within a network of critique of tradition and conduct.
Role of the verse in the argument
- Support: 1
- Critique of tradition: 1
Instances of use
- Islam and Faith, p. 77: He invokes it to show that the claim of reform may be a cover for corruption, which is consistent with his critique of deviant social behaviors.
- Concept: reform
- Function of the verse here: support
- Textual citation: «{And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on earth,” they say, “We are only peace-makers.”} (al-Baqara 11).»
- Islam and Faith, p. 77: He uses it to show that some who claim to be reformers are, in fact, corrupters.
- Concept: false reform
- Function of the verse here: critique of tradition
- Textual citation: «- {And when it is said to them, “Do not cause corruption on earth,” they say, “We are only peace-makers.”} (al-Baqara 11).»
Related books
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