This axis gathers 1 occurrence of the use of this verse in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, linking it to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.
Text of the verse as cited
Then when he came to it, he was called: O Moses, indeed I am your Lord, so remove your sandals… AND I HAVE CHOSEN YOU… INDEED, I AM ALLAH. THERE IS NO GOD EXCEPT ME, SO WORSHIP ME AND ESTABLISH THE PRAYER FOR MY REMEMBRANCE }
Brief reading
He cites it as an example of God’s direct address to Moses, to distinguish it from the revelation sent down to Muhammad.
Axes
- Narrative and historical
- Faith-based
Related concepts
- Direct revelation: 2
Its place in the network of concepts
It serves to distinguish between modes of revelation within the Qur’anic narrative.
The verse’s role in the argument
- Example: 1
Instances of use
- A Guide to the Contemporary Reading of the Wise Revelation, p. 33: He cites it as an example of God’s direct speech to Moses, to distinguish it from the revelation sent down to Muhammad in the form of the Reminder.
- Concept: direct revelation
- Function of the verse here: example
- Textual evidence: «{ فَلَمَّا أَتَاهَا نُودِيَ يَا مُوسَى … } (Taha 11-14).»
Related books
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