Shura in Islam

What are the qualities of shura in Islam?

• Hierarchy, autocracy, and authoritarian rule

• Consultation, mutual agreement, and decision-making based on consensus

• Dictatorship, oppression, and unilateral decision-making

• Anarchy, chaos, and lack of leadership

How does shura benefit the community in Islam?

• By encouraging individual decision-making

• By discouraging open communication and dialogue

• By promoting dictatorship and authoritarian rule

• By promoting consultation, consensus-building, and collective decision-making

What does the hadith say about the importance of shura in decision making?

• Shura is not important in decision making.

• Those who consult others will always fail.

• The hadith does not mention anything about shura.

• Those who consult others will never fail.

Which Surah in the Quran emphasizes the concept of shura?

• Surah Ash-Shura

• Surah Al-Kahf

• Surah Al-Baqarah

• Surah Al-Fatiha

Name one quality that is essential for shura according to Islamic teachings.

• Dictatorship

• Isolation

• Oppression

• Consultation

What are the benefits of seeking shura in personal matters?

• No impact on decision-making

• Increased confusion and chaos

• Isolation and lack of support

• Wise decision-making and better outcomes

According to the hadith, what is the reward for those who consult others in their decision making?

• They will be ignored by others

• They will be led astray by the wrong advice

• They will be guided to the right path

• They will be punished for seeking advice

How does shura promote unity within the Muslim community?

• By discouraging consultation and consensus-building among its members

• By promoting division and disagreement among its members

• By encouraging consultation and consensus-building among its members.

• By isolating itself from the rest of the Muslim community

What lesson can be learned from the story of Prophet Muhammad seeking shura in the Battle of Uhud?

• The importance of making decisions alone without consulting others

• The importance of seeking consultation (shura) before making important decisions.

• The lesson that seeking consultation is a sign of weakness

• The significance of ignoring advice from others

In what ways can shura be implemented in modern-day society according to Islamic teachings?

• Ignoring the opinions of the community

• Dictatorship and authoritarian rule

• Democratic processes, consultation with experts, and involving the community in decision-making

• Relying solely on religious leaders for decision-making