shura

Definition

A traditional Islamic process of consultative decision-making performed by individuals possessing specific knowledge, piety, and integrity.

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic root 'sh-w-r', meaning to consult or take counsel; it appears in the Quran in the context of communal decision-making and remains a key concept in Islamic political theory.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a specific consultative mechanism that the author argues is distinct from modern democracy, emphasizing that it is restricted to qualified experts rather than the general public.

Democracy And Islam

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