 shura (arabic: Ø´ÙØ±Ù shÅ«rÄ) 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. ==shura in islam==  some modern sunni muslims believe that islam requires all decisions made by and for the muslim societies to be made by shura of the muslim community and believe this to be the basis for implementing representative democracy.esposito, john l., oxford dictionary of islam, oup, (2003) traditionally however, the amir/sultan/khalifa would consult with his wazirs (advisors) and make a decision, after taking into consideration their opinions. shia muslims say that islam requires submission to existing rulers, however they are chosen, so long as they govern according to sharia or islamic law. this is a more traditional approach, characteristic of many centuries of islamic history (see history of islam). the difference between the two appears more semantic than actualâthe latter accept that the rulers must be accounted in all aspects of ruling, to ensure affairs are managed in the best possible way whether decisions were taken through consultation or not. ===shura in the qur'an=== * the first mention of the shura in the qur'an comes in the 2nd sura of qur'an 2:233 in the matter of the collective family decision regarding weaning the child from mother's milk. this verse encourages that both parents decide by their mutual consultation about weaning their child. * the 42nd sura of qur'an is named as shura.online qur'an project chapter 42 the 38th verse of that sura suggests that shura is praiseworthy life style of a successful believer. it also suggests that people whose matter is being decided be consulted. it says: "those who hearken to their lord, and establish regular prayer; who (conduct) their affairs by mutual consultation among themselves; who spend out of what we bestow on them for sustenance" [are praised] online qur'an project 42.39 * the 159th verse of 3rd sura orders muhammad to consult with believers. the verse makes a direct reference to those (muslims) who disobeyed muhammad, indicating that ordina
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