Shura

Shura (Arabic: شورى shūrā) is an Arabic word for "consultation". The Quran and Muhammad encourage Muslims to decide their affairs in consultation with those who will be affected by that decision.

Shura is mentioned as a praiseworthy activity that often used in organizing the affairs of a mosque, Islamic organizations, and is a common term involved in naming parliaments.

Shura in Islam

Some modern Sunni Muslims believe that Islam requires all decisions made by and for the Muslim societies to be made by shura of the Muslim community and believe this to be the basis for implementing representative democracy. Traditionally however, the Amir/Sultan/Khalifa would consult with his Wazirs (Advisors) and make a decision, after taking into consideration their opinions.

Shia Muslims say that Islam requires submission to existing rulers, however they are chosen, so long as they govern according to sharia or Islamic law. This is a more traditional approach, characteristic of many centuries of Islamic history (see History of Islam).

Shura (musician)

Aleksandra (also Alexandra) Lilah Denton (or Yakunina-Denton), better known by her stage name Shura, is a British singer, songwriter and producer.

Life and career

Shura grew up in Manchester. Her mother is a Russian actress and her father is an English documentary filmmaker. She has two brothers, one of whom is her twin. She began playing the guitar when she was 13 years old and started recording music at 16. While reading English Literature at University College London, she formed a band with guitarist Patrick Duncombe and collaborated with producer Hiatus (Cyrus Shahrad), who remixed Shura's 2011 debut single "River". Shura features on six tracks on Hiatus's 2013 album Parklands, including "River" and the singles "Fortune's Fool", "Iran Air" and "We Can Be Ghosts Now". Shura took a gap year after her university studies and developed her songwriting skills while working in the Amazon rainforest.

Shura (disambiguation)

Shura is method of decision-making in Islamic societies.

Shura may also refer to: