Formulation of the Claim

The verse on inheritance appears as a clear example of the legislative character in the Qur’an.

Explanation

The inheritance verse is cited to show that in the Qur’an there are texts that perform a specific legal function. This example is used to highlight how jurisprudential reading grants this dimension a central place in understanding the text.

Its Place in the Book’s Argument

This example falls within the broader effort to underscore the plurality of functions of Qur’anic discourse, rather than confining it to the admonitory or spiritual dimension alone. It supports the argument that some Qur’anic passages directly address the organization of social relations through binding formulations.

What the Atom Does Not Say

This page does not treat all verses as having a single legislative nature, nor does it specify here the full extent of the intended verse or its detailed context.

Brief Evidence

the Qur’an · Critique of Islamic Reason · Text and History