This axis 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 text as cited

Indeed, you are of great moral character

Brief reading

The verse is used to show that the Prophet’s ethical conduct contradicts the logic of hatred and harshness.

Axes

  • Human and ethical
  • Faith-based
  • character: 2
  • prophetic ethics: 1
  • harshness: 1

Its place in the conceptual network

It is linked to the image of character as a standard for conduct.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Support: 1

Places of use

  • Drying Up the Sources of Terrorism, p. 188: used to show that the Prophet’s ethical conduct contradicts the logic of hatred and harshness.
    • Concept: character
    • The verse’s function here: Support
    • Textual witness: «{Indeed, you are of great moral character} (al-Qalam 4).»

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