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 three times in the Quran as a praiseworthy activity, and is a word often used in organizing the affairs of a masjid, and an Is..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shura