This axis brings together 1 instance of the use of this verse in the books of Muhammad Shahrur, linking it to the concepts and arguments that emerge around it.

Verse text as cited

On that day, intercession will not benefit except for one whom the Merciful has granted permission and has approved his speech.

Brief reading

It is used to argue that accepted speech is tied to the permission and approval of the Merciful.

Axes

  • Faith-related
  • Linguistic and semantic

Associated concepts

  • Permission: 2

Its place in the conceptual network

It supports the concept of permission as a condition for the acceptance and legitimacy of speech.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • Islam and Faith, p. 216: He cites it to argue that accepted speech is tied to the permission and approval of the Merciful, such as Christ’s speech in the story of Mary.
    • Concept: Permission
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual citation: «- {On that day, intercession will not benefit except for one whom the Merciful has granted permission and has approved his speech} (Taha 109).»

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