Freedom of Religion in Qur’anic Exegesis (Article)

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Author: Omaima Abou-Bakr

Excerpt: Al-Rāzī: Since this world is a place of trial and affliction (ibtilāʾ) for humankind, any forceful imposition or oppression for the sake of faith annuls the meaning of this divine test.

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1. What is the central interpretive dispute among the commentators about Qur'an 2:256 as presented in the source?
2. Which commentator argued that coercion in religion would annul the purpose of this world as a place of trial (ibtilāʾ)?
3. According to Ibn ʻĀshūr's reading in the article, how does Qur'an 2:256 relate to earlier verses commanding fighting?
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