Critical Analysis of the Role of Majlis-E- Shoora (Advisory Legislative Council) in Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique's Era

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique was the first regular caliph of the Muslims. He constituted Majli-e-Shoora (Advisory Legislative Council) consists of senior companions of the Holy Prophet. During his regime, the government system ran through that advisory legislative council. He always followed the decisions and advice of that Council. The real spirit of Islamic caliphate (Government) lies in decision making through consensus. The objective of this research paper is to analyze the importance of Islamic Majlis-e-Shoora system and its practicability in the modern world. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddque's era provides a good example of advisory legislative system for the rulers of today who can improve their governance by following that systems.