The Book Is Not the Qur’an
Editorial verification status: This claim atom is extracted from an explanatory audiovisual source and has now been linked to the closest books within the Shahrur project at the book level. For precise academic citation, consult the original book and the original episode together.
Formulation of the claim
Shahrur distinguishes between “the Book” and “the Qur’an,” and holds that the Book is broader than the Qur’an and not identical with it.
Explanation
He confirms that the Book appears frequently in revelation, and that the Qur’an is part of this broader framework. He explains that the Book gathers multiple elements, whereas the Qur’an represents a specific aspect within it. Therefore, it is not permissible to equate every occurrence in which “the Book” is mentioned directly with “the Qur’an.” This distinction is one of the most important consequences of rejecting synonymy in his view.
Its place in the episode’s argument
This atom is the axis of the episode; through it, he moves from the linguistic premise to the construction of a new conception of the concepts of revelation.
Scope of the claim
This does not mean that the Qur’an is separate from the Book, but rather that it is part of it or included within it.
Brief citation
“The Book is not the Qur’an and is broader than the Qur’an.”
Related links
- Shahrur - The Qur’an
- Book The Book and the Qur’an
- Book The Mother of the Book and Its Elaboration