This axis collects 1 instance of this verse’s use in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, linking it to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.
The verse as cited
That is from the tidings of the cities; We relate it to you. Some of them are standing, and some are mown down.
Brief reading
Shahrur considers it evidence that the Qur’anic narrative presents historical reports that can be read and benefited from.
Axes
- Narrative and historical
Related concepts
- Historical reports: 2
Its place in the concept network
It is linked to the function of narrative as a historically meaningful account.
The verse’s role in the argument
- Support: 1
Instances of use
- The Qur’anic Narrative, vol. 1, p. 17: He makes it evidence that the Qur’anic narrative presents historical reports that can be read and benefited from, not mythical tales.
- Concept: Historical reports
- The verse’s function here: Support
- Textual evidence: «And His saying تعالى: {ذَٰلِكَ مِنْ أَنْبَاءِ القُرَى نَفْصُهُ عَلَيْكَ مِنْهَا قَائِمَ وَحَصِيدٌ} (Hud 100).»
Related books
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