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.
Verse text as cited
And argue with falsehood in order to nullify the truth by it
Brief reading
It is used to show that argument can be a tool for invalidating the truth and opposing it.
Axes
- Linguistic and semantic
- Faith-based
Related concepts
- Argument: 2
- Nullifying the truth: 1
- Opposition: 1
Its place in the conceptual network
It strengthens the semantic field of argument as an oppositional stance.
The verse’s role in the argument
- Support: 1
Instances of use
- The Book and the Qur’an, p. 277: Cited to confirm that argument may come as a tool for nullifying the truth and opposing it.
- Concept: Argument
- Function of the verse here: Support
- Textual evidence: «- {… And argue with falsehood in order to nullify the truth by it, and they were seized; so how was My punishment?} (Ghafir 5).»
Related books
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