Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
shura shoora noun Islam
- a consultative council or assembly
- the process of decision-making by consultation and deliberation
Word Origin for shura from Arabic shūrā, literally: consultation Examples from the Web for shura Contemporary Examples of shura
He suggested the return of the “five guys to Qatar” is “like moving the whole Quetta shura to Qatar.”
Afghan Taliban Say they Won Big with Bergdahl Swap
Sami Yousafzai
June 2, 2014
The two groups operate semi-autonomously but both fall under the leadership of the Quetta Shura leadership council.
Pakistan’s Deal With the Devil And The Taliban Shadow Surge
Jacob Siegel
April 5, 2014
And major moves, like this ceasefire, would undoubtedly be blessed by the Quetta Shura.
Pakistan’s Deal With the Devil And The Taliban Shadow Surge
Jacob Siegel
April 5, 2014
Abdul Qayum Zakir was the only senior Shura member who was absent for unknown reasons.
Taliban’s Quetta Shura Meet in Islamabad to Press for Peace
Ron Moreau
November 1, 2013
The King recently appointed 30 women to the Shura Council, which is kind of like the U.S. Congress but even more ineffectual.
Ovaries on Overdrive in the Saudi Kingdom
Maysoon Zayid
October 9, 2013
Historical Examples of shura
Shura began to cry, and said through his tears: “I haven’t stolen anything.”
Feodor Sologub
Shura recalled that he had promised to bring Krinin a book of popular songs.
Feodor Sologub
The first thing of which Shura was conscious when he awoke one morning was that something was tearing on his person.
Feodor Sologub
Dutikov reported that he had seen Shura Dolinin going through the pockets of some one’s overcoat.
Feodor Sologub
Shura quickly drew from his pockets all the absurd trifles usually found on boys, and then turned both his pockets inside out.
Feodor Sologub