For Shahrur, faith is more specific than Islam, because it is tied to adherence to the Muhammadan message. It begins with belief in God and the Last Day, then is completed within a ritual and ethical system that pertains to the followers of Muhammad.
- Faith is specific to the followers of Muhammad
- Islam is broader than faith
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- The pillars of Islam are three
- General Islam and the value covenant together form Shahrur’s definition of religion
- In Shahrur’s view, Islam is a universal human religion broader than private faith
- Faith is a specific duty for believers
- Faith is specific to the Muhammadan message
- Righteous action is part of Islam
- The Muslim includes every believer in God and the Last Day
- The Islamic covenant in Shahrur’s view rests on value-based pillars, not ritual affiliation
- Shahrur presents Islam as a free human covenant that reinterprets revelation, legislation, and Qur’anic concepts
- Obedience to the Messenger within the framework of freedom
Cross-book concept: See faith for the overarching theme across the books.