LEARNING OBJECTIVES
·
Understand the meaning of Shura
·
Infer the benefits of Shura
·
Identifying the qualities of
Consultant
I)KEY WORDS
1. Shura
2. Consultancy
3. Consultant
III)ANSWER THE FOLLOWING
11) What
is the concept of Shura?
Ans)
Shura means consultation in Islam. It refers to asking opinion leaders their
different opinions in order to reach the best opinion. The person asking for
consultation reviews all opinions and chooses the nearest to what is right in
order to realize the best opinion.
Jabir (a ) said, "The Messenger of Allah (used to teach us to
make istikhara (ib asking Allah to guide one to the best path in all
things. just as he used to teach us surahs from the Quran" (an-Nasa'i.
This
shows that the concept in Shura is not limited to the opinion leaders only,
instead any person can make consultation with Allah himself for guidance.
22) What
are the domains of Shura?
Ans. Shura comprises all domains of life including
economic, political and social domains. It comprises the public and private
interests, a person can conduct shura on a private issue such as consulting
others about studies, marriage or a private commercial enterprise.
Also, Shura can also be restricted to a particular
group such as advisers and specialists – Scholars – and can be directed to all
members of society such as opinion polls. Shura is conducted on matters
addressed by a text from the Holy Quran or Sunnah because independent reasoning
–ijtehad- is not resorted to when there is a text. Shura is conducted in the
case of new issues which are not subjected to prior rule, which means if the
rules are already introduced in the
society than the same rules can be applied except in case of independent
reasoning.
Ans) These are summed up in reaching an opinion which is
nearest to what is
right. When is done it results in avoiding mistakes
or exposing public and
private interest to hazards. Shura allows for
1 discovering existing energies and talents in
society through reviewing
expressed opinions and ideas,
2 positive participation in bearing responsibility.
3. establishing a culture of constructive dialogue
in society.
4. unifying the energies and efforts of the members
of society thus raising
the level of performance and achievement in this
society.
4)What
are the qualities of a consultant?
Ans)
Prohet SAW said that ‘’A consultant is trustworthy’’
The qualities of consultants depend
on the subject of consultation as each
matter has an aspect of particularity
which determines the qualities of
the persons being consulted. Economic
issues differ from medical and
social issues, for instance. However,
there are basic qualities which must
be possessed by the consultant
including:
sincerity and honesty: in order to
realize integrity as regards opinion
and avoid personal interests and bad
intentions.
knowledge and expertise: so that
solutions are practicable, feasible
and executable.
energies and talents: as the
capabilities and talents of people vary
and differ between one field and
another. Some possess talents with
respect to tackling social problems,
for instance, while others have
talents in the field of economy. This
holds true of different fields
5- What are the duties of a consultant?
Ans-
The duties of consultant are as follows:
1. preserving the secrets of people and not
disclosing them.
2. to be conducted in a lenient style distanced from
nervousness and
impatience.
3. showing respect to the person seeking
consultation and appreciating
his trust and need
4. avoiding conceit and boasting as regards others.
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