shura
shoora
noun Islam
Word Origin for shura
Examples from the Web for shura
Contemporary Examples of shura
He suggested the return of the “five guys to Qatar” is “like moving the whole Quetta shura to Qatar.”
The two groups operate semi-autonomously but both fall under the leadership of the Quetta Shura leadership council.
And major moves, like this ceasefire, would undoubtedly be blessed by the Quetta Shura.
Abdul Qayum Zakir was the only senior Shura member who was absent for unknown reasons.
The King recently appointed 30 women to the Shura Council, which is kind of like the U.S. Congress but even more ineffectual.
Historical Examples of shura
Shura began to cry, and said through his tears: "I haven't stolen anything."
The Old House and Other TalesFeodor Sologub
Shura recalled that he had promised to bring Krinin a book of popular songs.
The Old House and Other TalesFeodor Sologub
The first thing of which Shura was conscious when he awoke one morning was that something was tearing on his person.
The Old House and Other TalesFeodor Sologub
Dutikov reported that he had seen Shura Dolinin going through the pockets of some one's overcoat.
The Old House and Other TalesFeodor Sologub
Shura quickly drew from his pockets all the absurd trifles usually found on boys, and then turned both his pockets inside out.
The Old House and Other TalesFeodor Sologub