This axis gathers 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 cited

AND IT IS NOT FOR A BELIEVER TO KILL A BELIEVER EXCEPT BY MISTAKE…

Brief reading

The verse shows the leniency of the legislation in accidental killing, where atonement and blood money take the place of retaliation.

Axes

  • Legislative
  • Human and ethical
  • Accidental killing: 2

Its place in the network of concepts

It enters into regulating responsibility for error within a merciful framework.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • Islam and Human: He presents it as a statement of the leniency of legislation in accidental killing, where atonement and blood money are sufficient and retaliation does not occur.
    • Concept: accidental killing
    • The verse’s function here: support
    • Textual evidence: «- { وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ أَنْ يَقْتُلَ مُؤْمِنًا إِلَّا خَطَأً … } (النساء ٩٢-٩٣)»

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