Ash-Shura

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Ash-Shura is the 42nd chapter (surah) of the Qur’an, known for emphasizing consultation (shura), divine revelation, and the unity of God.

All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
Ash-Shura canonical 4
Ash-Shūrā 2
الشورى 2

How this entity was disambiguated

Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf chapter of the Qur'an
surah of the Qur'an
addresses the Prophet Muhammad
linked to: Muhammad

the believers
the disbelievers of Mecca
classification Meccan surah
containsKeyVerseOn God choosing whom He wills for revelation
consultation in communal affairs
containsRukus 5
containsTopic Day of Judgment
God’s knowledge and power
differences among religious communities
nature of divine inspiration
previous prophets
punishment of the disbelievers
reconciliation and forgiveness
rejection of tyranny and oppression
reward of the believers
signs of God in creation
emphasizes God’s sovereignty
patience in adversity
reliance on God
revelation as guidance
focusesOn God’s exclusive right to legislate
moral qualities of the believers
rejection of associating partners with God (shirk)
followedBy Az-Zukhruf
hasArabicName الشورى
linked to: Ash-Shura
hasEnglishName The Consultation
hasTransliteration Ash-Shūrā
linked to: Ash-Shura
hasVerseStyle primarily short to medium-length verses
highlights importance of family and social ties
responding to wrong with forgiveness or just response
that God judges between people in their disputes
language Arabic
locatedIn Qur'an
linked to: Quran
mainTheme consultation (shūrā) among believers
divine revelation
unity of God (tawḥīd)
mentionsConcept shūrā (mutual consultation)
numberOfVerses 53
positionInQuran between surah 41 and surah 43
precededBy Fussilat
religiousTradition Islam
revealedIn Mecca
revealedTo Prophet Muhammad
linked to: Muhammad
scripturePartOf Mushaf al-Qur'an
linked to: Mushaf
surahNumber 42

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Referenced by (8)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Surah Ash-Shura name Ash-Shura
Surah Ash-Shura name الشورى
linked to: Ash-Shura
Surah Ash-Shura name Ash-Shūrā
linked to: Ash-Shura
Ash-Shura hasArabicName الشورى
linked to: Ash-Shura
Ash-Shura hasTransliteration Ash-Shūrā
linked to: Ash-Shura
Fussilat precedesSurah Ash-Shura
Fussilat revealedBefore Ash-Shura
The Ornaments of Gold follows Ash-Shura