This axis brings together 2 instances of the use of this verse in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, linking them to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.
The verse text as cited
But as for the one who believes and does righteousness, he shall have the best reward
Brief reading
Through it, Shahrur affirms that faith together with righteous action is the criterion for recompense, and he critiques what contradicts this linkage.
Axes
- Faith-related
Associated concepts
- Faith and action: 2
- Faith and righteous action: 2
- Recompense: 1
- Action: 1
Its place in the conceptual network
It enters into a central network in his thought that links faith to deed and recompense.
The role of the verse in the argument
- Support: 1
- Critique of the tradition: 1
Instances of use
- Islam and Faith, p. 178: He uses it to affirm that faith together with righteous action is the criterion for good recompense, not mere affiliation or claim.
- Concept: Faith and action
- Function of the verse here: Support
- Textual evidence: «- {But as for the one who believes and does righteousness, he shall have the best reward} (Al-Kahf 88).»
- Islam and Faith, p. 178: He cites it to show that recompense in the Revelation is contingent upon faith and righteous action, which he sees as contradicting the cited hadith.
- Concept: Faith and righteous action
- Function of the verse here: Critique of the tradition
- Textual evidence: «{But as for the one who believes and does righteousness, he shall have the best reward} (Al-Kahf 88)»
- The corresponding traditional reading: the hadith: ”… and the companion of the Fire is sealed for him with the deeds of the people of the Fire, even if he did any deed…”
Related books
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