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Shura is an Arabic word for " consultation "; specifically the duty in Sharia (Islamic law) of the ruler to consult his followers in making decisions. It also refers to the assembly that meets for this purpose. The rules of shura are used to solve every problem that a group of individuals faces starting from within the family, to the problems of the community and continuing even to the political affairs of a country. Islamic law is commonly considered to enjoin a representative democracy , partly on the basis of a Shura.1
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Shura ( Arabic : شورى shūrā ) is an Arabic word for "consultation".It is believed to be the method by which pre-Islamic Arabian tribes selected leaders and made major decisions.Shura is mentioned twice in the Quran as a praiseworthy activity, and is a word often used in the name of parliaments in Muslim-majority countries.
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Shura ( Arabic : شورى shūrā ) is an Arabic word for "consultation". The Quran and Muhammad encourage Muslims to decide their affairs in consultation with those who will be affected by that decision.Shura is mentioned three times in the Quran as a praiseworthy activity, and is a word often used in organizing the affairs of a masjid , and an Islamic organization, and in parliaments on democratic votes.
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Shura ( , shūrā ) is an Arabic word for "consultation". The Quran and the Prophet Muhammad encourage Muslims to decide their affairs in consultation with those who will be affected by that decision.A shura, in some respects, is like a counselor.Shura is mentioned as a praiseworthy activity often used in organizing the affairs of a mosque , Islamic organizations, and is a common term involved in naming parliaments.
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Arabic word for "consultation" For other uses, see Shura (disambiguation) .Shura ( ) can for example take the form of a council or a referendum.The Quran encourages Muslims to decide their affairs in consultation with each other. Shura is mentioned as a praiseworthy activity often used in organizing the affairs of a mosque , Islamic organizations, and is a common term involved in naming parliaments. In the 21st century, some emerging scholars are now advocating the infusion of Shura with digital technology as a means to enhance participatory governance or E-Governance among Muslims for state- and community-building purposes.
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Arabic word for "consultation" For other uses, see Shura (disambiguation) . Shura ( Arabic : شُورَىٰ , romanized : shūrā , lit. ' consultation ' ) is the term for collective decision-making in Islam. It can, for example, take the form of a council or a referendum. The Quran encourages Muslims to decide their affairs in consultation with each other. Shura is mentioned as a praiseworthy activity often used in organizing the affairs of a mosque , Islamic organizations, and is a common term involved in naming parliaments.
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arabic word for " consultation "
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term for collective decision-making in islam
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