This axis gathers one 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 as cited

Indeed, Abraham was a nation… Then We revealed to you: Follow the creed of Abraham …

Brief reading

He makes it evidence that Abraham is an imam who must be followed, and that the allegiance of believers is bound to his monotheistic creed, not to polytheism.

Axes

  • Faith
  • Political and social
  • Creed of Abraham: 2
  • Imam: 1
  • Allegiance: 1
  • Monotheism: 1
  • Polytheism: 1

Its place in the network of concepts

It links faith to practical belonging and doctrinal allegiance.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Establishment: 1

Instances of use

  • Drying up the Sources of Terrorism, p. 170: He makes it evidence that Abraham is an imam who must be followed, and that the allegiance of believers is bound to his monotheistic creed, not to polytheism.
    • Concept: Creed of Abraham
    • Function of the verse here: Establishment
    • Textual evidence: «{Indeed, Abraham was a nation… Then We revealed to you: Follow the creed of Abraham…} (An-Nahl 120-123).»

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