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 quoted

Indeed, whoever comes to his Lord as a criminal… and whoever comes to Him as a believer…

Brief reading

It is cited to affirm that people are free to come to God as believers or as criminals according to their choices.

Axes

  • Faith-related
  • Human and ethical
  • Otherworldly choice: 2

Its place in the network of concepts

It reinforces the meaning of individual responsibility and choice in destiny.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • Islam and Faith, p. 108: It is cited to affirm that people are free to come to God as believers or as criminals according to their choices.
    • Concept: Otherworldly choice
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual evidence: «{إِنَّهُ مِنْ يَأْتِ رَبَّهُ مُجْرِمًا… وَمَنْ يَأْتِهِ مُؤْمِنًا…} (طه ٧٤-٧٥).»

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