MENTAL MODEL · M11776

Shura Council

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CORE DEFINITION

In Arab culture, a Majlis al-Shura or Majlis-ash-Shura (Arabic: مجلس الشورى; Shura council in English) is an advisory council or consultative council. In Islamic context, a Majlis-ash-Shura is one of two ways that a khalifa (Islamic leader) may be selected, the other way being by nomination.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

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Anchor fast decisions

Shura originates from the consultative principle advocated in the Quran, which holds that rulers and major matters should be decided through collective deliberation rather than arbitrary decision. Its mechanism uses diverse opinions to offset individual blind spots and enhance the legitimacy of decisions; the consultation process itself also strengthens the community's identity and compliance.

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Define the major matters that require consultation (not daily trivialities). 2. Convene representative stakeholders with relevant information. 3. Create an atmosphere where dissent can be freely expressed. 4. After thorough discussion, the responsible person synthesizes and makes a decision. 5. After the decision, the community jointly bears the responsibility for implementation.

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