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الشورى

Surah Ash-Shura

"The Consultation"

Surah #42
53 Ayahs
Meccan
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ

About Surah Ash-Shura

Emphasizes consultation (shura) as a principle of governance and describes the nature of divine revelation.

Surah Ash-Shura (الشورى) is the 42nd chapter of the Holy Quran. It consists of 53 verses (ayahs) and was revealed in Mecca. The name "Ash-Shura" translates to "The Consultation" in English.

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