This locus gathers 1 place where this verse is used in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, linking it to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.

The Verse as Cited

They remind you that they have embraced Islam. Say, do not remind me of your Islam; rather, God reminds you that He has guided you to faith, if you are truthful.

Brief Reading

The verse establishes a distinction between Islam as innate disposition and righteous action, and faith as prophetic and ritual belonging.

Axes

  • Methodological
  • Faith-related
  • Distinction between Islam and faith: 2

Its Place in the Conceptual Network

It is considered an organizing locus in the conceptual network that distinguishes between the two levels.

The Verse’s Role in the Argument

  • Establishing: 1

Usage Instances

  • Drying Up the Sources of Terrorism, p. 252: He builds on it to distinguish Islam as innate disposition and righteous action from faith as prophetic and ritual belonging.
    • Concept: distinction between Islam and faith
    • Function of the verse here: establishing
    • Textual citation: «{يَمْنُونَ عَلَيْكَ أَنْ أَسْلَمُوا…} (الحجرات ١٧)»

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