Al-Rahman on the Throne Means the Sovereignty of Laws
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Formulation of the Claim
Shahrur understands al-Rahman’s establishment on the Throne as sovereignty over the order of the cosmos and its laws, not in a bodily or representational sense.
Explanation
He affirms that al-Rahman is the one who controls the universe and the Throne, and that this establishment is tied to the management of laws rather than to place. He therefore connects the Throne with cosmic sovereignty. This interpretation is consistent with his broader view of lordship as law and order. From here, establishment becomes an expression of encompassing and governance.
Its Place in the Episode’s Argument
This atom links the name al-Rahman to the highest structure of the cosmos, and supports a non-anthropomorphic reading of the verse.
Scope of the Claim
It does not say that the Throne is necessarily a material place, but rather focuses on the meaning of sovereignty.
Brief Witness
“He who created the heavens and the earth… then established Himself on the Throne, al-Rahman.”
Nearby Links
- Shahrur - the Qur’an
- Shahrur - governance
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