This axis gathers 1 occurrence 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 stated

{O you who believe, if a wrongdoer brings you news, verify it…}

Brief reading

The verse is used to affirm the value of verification in receiving news and protecting society from ignorance and regret.

Axes

  • Human and ethical
  • Methodological

Associated concepts

  • Verification: 2

Its place in the conceptual network

It is connected to the ethics of dealing with information within disciplined ethical conduct.

The role of the verse in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • The Messengerly Sunna and the Prophetic Sunna, p. 104: He places it among examples of moral wisdom that regulate dealing with news and prevent regret and ignorance.
    • Concept: Verification
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual evidence: «And His saying تعالى {O you who believe, if a wrongdoer brings you news, verify it…} Al-Hujurat 6.»
  • The Messengerly Sunna and the Prophetic Sunna

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