This axis brings together 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 whose speech is better than one who calls to God, does righteous deeds, and says, “Indeed, I am among the Muslims”

Brief reading

It is cited in presenting Islam’s development as a religion of invitation and righteous action.

Axes

  • Faith-based
  • Political and social
  • Invitation and righteous action: 2
  • Islam: 1
  • Timeline: 1

Its place in the conceptual network

It is connected to defining Islam’s form in its historical and social course.

The verse’s role in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • Islam and Faith, p. 14: It is cited in the timeline of Islam’s development as a religion of invitation and righteous action.
    • Concept: invitation and righteous action
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual citation: «{ وَمَنْ أَحْسَنُ قَوْلًا مِمَّنْ دَعَا إِلَى اللَّهِ وَعَمِلَ صَالِحًا وَقَالَ إِنَّنِي مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ } (Fussilat 33).»

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