This axis brings together 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 it appears
So remind; you are only a reminder. You are not a controller over them, except for one who turns away and disbelieves—then God will punish him with the greatest punishment. Indeed, to Us is their return; then indeed, upon Us is their account.
Brief reading
The verses establish the idea that the function of the Messenger is to remind, not to dominate people.
Axes
- Methodological
- Faith-related
Related concepts
- Denial of control: 2
Its place in the conceptual network
It enters into the network of denying coercion and defining the limits of the message.
The verse’s role in the argument
- Foundational: 1
Instances of use
- The State and Society, p. 303: makes it a conclusive summary of the idea that the Messenger’s mission is reminding, not controlling people.
- Concept: Denial of control
- Function of the verse here: Foundational
- Textual evidence: «- {فَذَكِّرْ إِنَّمَا أَنْتَ مُذَكِّرٌ … لَسْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ بِمُسَيْطِرٍ … ثُمَّ إِنَّ عَلَيْنَا حِسَابَهُمْ} (Al-Ghashiyah 21 – 26).»
Related books
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