This axis brings together 1 place where this verse is used in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, with connections to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.

The verse text as cited

… so that you would be an ally of Satan

Brief reading

Shahrur uses it to argue that guardianship may turn into the guardianship of Satan if a person deviates from the truth.

Axes

  • Faith-based
  • Human and ethical
  • Guardianship: 2

Its place in the network of concepts

It links the concept of guardianship to human moral responsibility.

The role of the verse in the argument

  • Support: 1

Instances of use

  • Drying Up the Sources of Terrorism, p. 169: It is used to show that guardianship may belong to Satan if a person turns away from the truth.
    • Concept: guardianship
    • Function of the verse here: support
    • Textual evidence: «{… so that you would be an ally of Satan} (Maryam 45).»

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