Islam Quote by Nabeel Qureshi
““The latter interpretation is obviously more tenuous, but only if one believes in the doctrine of abrogation. Surah 2:116 and 16:101 of the Quran both apparently teach that Allah can cancel older sections of the Quran with newer ones. Traditionally, Muslims developed a field of Quranic exegesis called “the abrogator and the abrogated” in which they strove to determine the criteria and history of Quranic abrogation. Some Muslim scholars taught that up to five hundred verses of the Quran no longer apply because later verses abrogated them. Other Muslim scholars taught that as few as five verses were abrogated.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Case for Christ, Nabeel Qureshi, 2000
The quote discusses Quranic abrogation, where later verses may supersede earlier ones, and the scholarly debate over how many verses are affected.
In simple terms: Quranic verses can be replaced by later ones, but scholars disagree on how many.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that religious interpretation can be complex and contested.
Themes
theology
interpretation
scripture
debate
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
explanatory
academic
When to use this quote
- Academic study of Islam
- interfaith dialogue
- comparative religion
- teaching religious studies
Key Concepts
Abrogation
exegesis
historical criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the concept of abrogation affect modern Islamic practice?
- What criteria should determine a verse’s relevance?
A Different Perspective
Scholars may overstate certainty about which verses are abrogated.
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