This locus gathers 2 occurrences 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
As for the orphan, do not oppress him
Brief reading
It is cited to affirm that caring for the orphan is a fixed principle in the Islamic value system, and that gentleness toward him is central to the moral meaning.
Loci
- Human and ethical
- Faith-based
Related concepts
- Orphan: 3
Its place in the conceptual network
It falls within the network of social mercy and the protection of the vulnerable.
The verse’s role in the argument
- Support: 2
Usages
- Islam and Faith, p. 77: He cites it together with others to show that caring for the orphan is a fixed principle in the Islamic value system.
- Concept: Orphan
- Function of the verse here: Support
- Textual evidence: «{As for the orphan, do not oppress him} (Ad-Duha 9).»
- Islam and Faith, p. 77: He brings it together with verses on the orphan to emphasize the centrality of gentleness toward the orphan and the prohibition of oppressing him.
- Concept: Orphan
- Function of the verse here: Support
- Textual evidence: «- {As for the orphan, do not oppress him} (Ad-Duha 9).»
Related books
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