Islam is a practical religion and therefore, in order to properly function, the institution of Khilafat is comprised of many authoritative bodies

and individuals all working to facilitate the implementation of the Khalifas instructions. One such institution is that of Shura or Majlis-e-Mushawara which enables the Khalifa to assess and address the ever diversifying and expanding opinions and needs of the Ummah. Shura constitutes one of the four cardinal principles in the Islamic perspective on socio-political organization. The other three are justice, equality, and human dignity What Does Shura Means?

Shura is an Arabic word which literally means consultation and as a basic Islamic principle
calls upon Muslims, usually under a system of proportional representation, to gather and, through debate, forward formed opinions to the Khalifa which they feel are for the betterment of the Ummah

The Sunnah is the next important source, and is commonly defined as "the traditions and customs of Muhammad" or "the words, actions and silent assertions of him". It includes the everyday sayings and utterances of Muhammad, his acts, his tacit consent, and acknowledgments of statements and activities. According to Shi'ite jurists, the sunnah also includes the words, deeds and acknowledgments of the twelve Imams and Fatimah, Muhammad's daughter, who are believed to be infallible.[

The Sunnah is the second primary source of Islamic law. It is next to Quran in authority. It is important because Allah Himself gave authority to the Prophet Mohammad (saw) to make laws. The Quran says: So take what the messenger gives you, and refrain from what he prohibits you. (Al Hashr 59:7). ---He makes pure things lawful for them and impure things unlawful It is also important because without Sunnah we can never understand Quran. For example, the Quran does not tell us how to perform Salat. The method is given by the Prophet (saw). The Quran and the Sunnah never contradict each other. Sunnah is only an extension and explanation of the Quran. Sunnah is an authority where the Qran is silent.

The ijma' , or consensus amongst Muslim jurists on a particular legal issue, constitutes the third source of Islamic law. Muslim jurists provide many verses of the Qur'an that legitimize ijma' as a source of legislation

Qiyas or analogical deduction is the fourth source of the sharia for the Sunni jurisprudence. It aims to draw analogies to a previously accepted decision. Shiites do not accept qiyas, but replace

it with reason (aql). Qiyas is the process of legal deduction according to which the jurist, confronted with an unprecedented case, bases his or her argument on the logic used in the Qur'an and Sunnah. Qiyas must not be based on arbitrary judgment, but rather be firmly rooted in the primary sources.[20]