Summary of Quran Chapter 42, Surah Ash-Shura, The Consultation

Summary of Quran Chapter 42, Surah Ash-Shura, The Consultation 

This is the third chapter of the collection of Surahs [This is the third surah of the Hawamim collection, (The precise meaning of these letters is known only to Allah, and apart from Him, no one comprehends their exact significance)"]. Like the previous Makki Surahs, it also emphasizes the fundamental beliefs of Tawheed (the Oneness of God), Risalat (Prophethood), and Akhirah (the Hereafter), and describes the definable attributes of faith. In verse number 38, it is mentioned that Muslims consult with one another in their essential matters. The Arabic word "Shura" is used for Consultation, hence the name of the Surah is Surah Ash-Shura (Qur’an Chapter). At the end of the Surah, it is explained that Allah does not speak face-to-face with any human being; instead, He communicates through revelation, and various forms of this revelation are described.