shura

/ ˈʃʊərə /

noun

1. a consultative council or assembly

2. the process of decision-making by consultation and deliberation

Word History and Origins

Origin of shura¹

from Arabic shūrā , literally: consultation

Example Sentences

“As a member of the American Muslim community, our core values — rooted in religious freedom, family and respect for differing beliefs — guide our stance on this Supreme Court case,” said Ata, who is a board member of the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, which issues guidance to Muslim communities.

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Hezbollah said he was elected by the Shura Council, in accordance with the group’s rules.

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Abu Omar Hassan, or Mohamed Hassan Darwish, is the head of the Supreme Shura Council, the top consultative body in Hamas.

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Under normal circumstances, Hamas' political bureau is chosen by the Shura Council, whose members are elected by local council groups.

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Sudani also announced that AQAP's shura council had chosen Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki as the group's new chief.

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