This axis 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.

The verse text as cited

God obliterates usury and increases almsgivings

Brief reading

The verse is used to underscore that usury has no blessing in it, and that almsgiving is the true growth with God.

Axes

  • Human and ethical
  • Legislative
  • Usury: 2

Its place in the network of concepts

It enters into the network of distinguishing between beneficial money and corrupting money.

The role of the verse in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • Islam and Human: He uses it to underscore that usury has no blessing in it, and that almsgiving is the true growth with God.
    • Concept: usury
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual citation: «{ God obliterates usury and increases almsgivings … } (al-Baqarah 276)»

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