Thesis Summary
Shahrur understands existence through the interdependence of being, process, and becoming; that is, constancy, movement, and outcome. In this way, the world is not read as a static condition, but as a movement with direction and meaning.
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Foundational Atoms
- The triad of being, process, and becoming
- The world needs becoming
- The Qur’anic text is fixed, while understanding is variable
Position of Reliance within the Book
This structure appears at the beginning of the book, within the construction of the fundamental concepts of existence before moving on to issues of jurisprudence and interpretation.
Limits of the Reading
This is a comprehensive conceptual formulation, not an independent philosophical statement. It is used here to explain the way the author links text, world, and history.