The word "sabil" (way) is the most significant word in the verses denoting denegation of the unbeliever’s domination over the faithful. This word has different meanings in other Qur'anic verses. Although it is not defined as
"Domination" and "prevalence", but it has been frequently used implying the meaning of "ways of prevalence". The exegetes, therefore, have interpred this word as prevalence in its arguments, prevalence in the Resurrection Day, outward prevalence, inward prevalence in the Resurrection Day, outward prevalence, and inward prevalence of the faithful over the unbeliever. Jurisprudents, also have interpreted this word as prevalence in arguments, prevalence in law, complete prevalence and prevalence in property.
Examining the context of this verses on this issue, it is deducted that the prevalence meant is in law and legislation. It means any law that ends to the domination of the unbeliever over the faithful is not authoritative.
While this verses is grammatically in "statement" form, semantically it implies order, according to which the necessity of obedience is much forceful.
Hajiali, F. (2007). A Consideration of the Verse 'Nafy-e-sabil" with Emphasis on the
Word "sabil". Researches of Quran and Hadith Sciences, 4(2), 129-157. doi: 10.22051/tqh.2007.3499
MLA
Fariba Hajiali. "A Consideration of the Verse 'Nafy-e-sabil" with Emphasis on the
Word "sabil"". Researches of Quran and Hadith Sciences, 4, 2, 2007, 129-157. doi: 10.22051/tqh.2007.3499
HARVARD
Hajiali, F. (2007). 'A Consideration of the Verse 'Nafy-e-sabil" with Emphasis on the
Word "sabil"', Researches of Quran and Hadith Sciences, 4(2), pp. 129-157. doi: 10.22051/tqh.2007.3499
VANCOUVER
Hajiali, F. A Consideration of the Verse 'Nafy-e-sabil" with Emphasis on the
Word "sabil". Researches of Quran and Hadith Sciences, 2007; 4(2): 129-157. doi: 10.22051/tqh.2007.3499
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