Ash-Shura (Arabic: الشورى, "Council, Consultation") is the 42nd chapter (sūrah) of the Qur'an (Q42) with 53 verses (āyāt). Its title derives from the question of shura (“consultation”) referred to in Verse 38.
Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is an earlier "Meccan / Makki surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Makkah, instead of later in Madina.
The Holy Prophet (S) said that the one who recites this Surah will be from among those people on whom the angels send salutations and pray for their forgiveness.
It is narrated from Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) that whoever recites this Surat will be raised on the Day of Reckoning with a face as bright as the full moon and he will be told: ‘You are from those who used to recite ash-Shura. If you knew the reward for this, you would never have felt tired of reciting it.’ The angels will then be ordered to take him to Jannah where he will find a palace made of red rubies. There will be two huries and a thousand slaves in that palace.
If this Surah is written and kept as a talisman, it becomes a means of protection and drinking water in which this Surah has been dissolved is especially good for those intending to travel as it provides for a journey without unforeseen problems.
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said that the one who recites this surah will be from among those people on whom the angels send salutations and pray for their forgiveness.
AL SHURA (42)
i) Whoever recites this surah, would rise on the day of judgement with a shinning and bright face and go to paradise to live a happy eternal life.
ii) Whoever recites this surah Allah appoints angels to pray salat for him and invoke His blessings; and when he dies they pray for His mercy.
iii) Whoso writes this surah on paper and wears it around the neck like a tawiz would remain safe from the mischief of the people; and if it is written on a china plate, washed with clean water and whoso drinks it would travel in peace and safety.
