It is narrated from Zuhri that Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I have not seen anyone consult his companions more than the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)." Imam Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him) said: And Allah the Exalted said: "And their affairs are (decided) by mutual consultation among themselves." (__QUR_N__ Ash-Shura: 38)
Hadith Referenceمسند الإمام الشافعي / كتاب القضاء والأحكام والدعاوى والبينات واليمين ومع الشاهد والأيمان والشهادات / 1682
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