§Literal
: to
extract honey from the hive or from anywhere it is contained
§ Technical: Shura =
extracting an opinion as a result of consulting one another or
to
evaluate the opinion of experienced people on certain affairs so as to direct
us to a positive position, which is closest to the truth.
§The
whole system of Islamic State from its inception to the selection of the head
and all those in position of power as well as its dealings must be conducted by
shura,
whether is carried out directly or
indirectly through selected or elected representative. §‘Those who hearken to their Lord,
and established regular prayer, who (conduct) their affairs by mutual
Consultation; who spend out of what We bestow on them for Sustenance.’ (43:38)
§‘It is part of the Mercy of Allah
that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe of harsh-hearted, they
would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (their faults), and ask
for(Allah’s) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs(of moment).
Then, when thou hast taken a decision, put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves
those who put their trust (in Him). (Q 3:159)
§Following this advice and lead, Khalifah Omar admonished:
“There
is no Khilafah
without consultation”.
§In Sunnah, Abu Hurairah mentioned:
“I
have never seen anyone else who seeks consultation of his companions more than
the prophet”.§The
practice of Shura was
the mechanism followed at all levels in the selection of political leadership
by The Prophet and his followers.
§It
was the Islamic community that selected the first 4rightly guided khulafa,
although the method of selection and the process of approval differed.
§The
scope of Al-Shura
- not applicable to questions/ matters on
which an injunction exists in Al-Quran and Sunnah
- the should not contradict with the
legislative injunction in Al-Quran and Sunnah.
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