Ash-Shura


Ash-Shūrā is the 42nd chapter of the Qur'an with 53 verses. Its title derives from the question of "shūrā" referred to in Verse 38. The term appears only once in the Quranic text. It has no pre-Quranic antecedent.
Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation, it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it has been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina.

Q42:23 Verse of affection

Q42:51 Revelation in Islam

In Islamic tradition, Quran 42:51 serves as the basis of understanding for Revelation in Islam .
Based on this, Islamic scholars have described three ways in which God's revelation can reach His chosen individuals, especially prophets.