sh-w-r

Description

The Arabic root ش-و-ر (sh-w-r) carries the core meaning of consultation, deliberation, and mutual discussion in decision-making. In the Quranic context, it emphasizes the importance of collective counsel and seeking advice in community affairs, particularly in governance and family matters, reflecting a principle of shared responsibility and wisdom-seeking rather than autocratic rule. This root appears in contexts ranging from the Prophet being commanded to consult with believers in matters of governance to describing the mutual consultation between spouses regarding the care of children, establishing consultation as a fundamental Islamic value.