The Muslim Is One Who Surrenders to God
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Formulation of the claim
For Shahrur, the Muslim is the one who submits to God and affirms His oneness, not necessarily someone who belongs sectarianly to a particular group.
Explanation
This relies on verses that describe people from different eras as Muslims, such as Noah, Abraham, and the disciples. The Muslim is therefore the one who acknowledges God’s oneness and submits to Him. In this sense, Islam is a description of the human being’s relationship with God before it is a name for a historical identity.
Its place in the episode’s argument
This atom supports expanding the concept of Islam beyond the bounds of the Muhammadan community. It paves the way for the claim that everyone who believes in God and the Last Day and does righteous deeds falls within the meaning of Islam.
Limits of the claim
This does not mean that all historical Muslims are equal in law, rank, or knowledge.
Brief witness
“I have been commanded to be among the Muslims”
Related links
- Shahrur - the testimony
- Shahrur - Islam
- Book: Islam and Faith