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Ash Shura (Arabic: الشورى) is the 42nd chapter of the Quran. It consists of 5 Rukus and 53 verses. This Meccan surah takes its name from verse 38, which highlights mutual consultation in conducting affairs as a characteristic of true believers. The term Shura appears only once in the Quranic text, specifically in Q42:38. It has no antecedent prior to the Quran. The surah opens with the Muqatt’at letters حم, and the meaning of surah shura is The Consultation. The surah underscores that Allah has prescribed for Muslims the same religion that was ordained for all previous prophets. Believers are instructed to turn to Allah’s judgment when disagreements arise. The surah emphasizes Allah’s oneness, power, and wisdom while condemning the pagans’ faith in powerless idols. Both the conclusion of this surah and the beginning of the next stress that Allah has revealed the Qur’an.
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Surah Shura summary
- Heaven might have shattered above those who elevate Allah’s creatures to His level if not for the angels pleading for forgiveness for Earth’s inhabitants.
- Islam is the same religion that was prescribed to Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, and Isa. They were all commanded to establish Deen-al-Islam and to avoid creating divisions within it.
- Those who seek the rewards of the Hereafter will receive them manifold, while those who seek rewards in this life will receive a portion here but will have no share in the Hereafter.
- Whatever hardships people face are the consequences of their own actions.
- True believers establish Salah, give charity, and defend themselves when oppressed.
- Those who will suffer the greatest loss are those who lose on the Day of Resurrection.
- Allah grants daughters and sons according to His will.
- Allah does not speak to any human being face to face.
Surah Ash Shura benefits
Following are the benefits of Surat Ash Shura:
- According to Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq, whoever recites Surah al Shura will be resurrected on the Day of Judgment with a radiant face like the full moon. He will be told: “You are among those who used to recite Ash-Shura. If you knew the reward for this, you would never have tired of reciting it.” Angels will then be commanded to escort him to Jannah (Paradise), where he will find a palace constructed from red rubies. Inside the palace, there will be two hooris (celestial maidens) and a thousand servants.
- Recitation of this Surat is benefical during journey.
- By reciting Surah Ash-Shura, one receives forgiveness from Allah and greetings from the angels.
- Whoever recites Shura Surah, Allah assigns angels to pray and seek blessings for him, and when he passes away, they pray for Allah’s mercy upon him.
- Shah Abdul Ghani Phulpuri (may Allah have mercy on him) relates from Haji Imdadullah (may Allah have mercy on him) that whoever recites the Quran Surah Shura ayat 19 seventy times every morning consistently, Allah will safeguard them from insufficiency in sustenance. He affirmed its effectiveness based on practical experience.
اَللّٰهُ لَطِیْفٌۢ بِعِبَادِهٖ یَرْزُقُ مَنْ یَّشَآءُۚ-وَ هُوَ الْقَوِیُّ الْعَزِیْزُ(19)
The Significance of Mutual Consultation and Divine Obedience
The verse Quran 42:38 emphasizes the virtues of those who respond to their Lord, establish prayer, and conduct their affairs through mutual consultation (shura). It highlights a harmonious blend of spiritual devotion and practical governance within Islamic principles. Believers encourage decision-making through consultation by adhering to Allah’s commandments and maintaining regular prayer, emphasizing unity and collective wisdom. They are also instructed to spend from the sustenance provided by Allah, reflecting a balanced approach to personal and communal welfare.This verse not only promotes spiritual discipline but also underscores the importance of collaborative decision-making.
وَ الَّذِیْنَ اسْتَجَابُوْا لِرَبِّهِمْ وَ اَقَامُوا الصَّلٰوةَ۪-وَ اَمْرُهُمْ شُوْرٰى بَیْنَهُمْ۪-وَ مِمَّا رَزَقْنٰهُمْ یُنْفِقُوْنَ(38)
And [for] those who obey their Lord’s command, establish prayer, and their affairs are conducted by mutual consultation, and they spend from what We have provided them [in sustenance].
FAQ’s
In the Holy Quran Surah ash shura para number is 25th.
Surah Ash-Shura translates to “The Consultation” in English.
Muslims have a fundamental right to Shura under the caliphate. They advise the caliph, who often seeks their opinions on various matters (As-Suyuthi, 2000). Even ordinary individuals freely express their views to the caliph, including correcting any mistaken opinions.