Sheikh Ahmed An-Najmee on Voting and Elections In America
Sheikh Ahmed bin Yahya An Najmee on Voting and Elections
Today (February 27, 2007) the Sheikh was asked the following question:
Questioner: Oh beloved Sheikh, what is the ruling on Muslims in America taking part in voting and elections, if they feel this will somehow benefit Islam and the Muslims?
Sheikh: The system of elections is an innovation and it is not permissible for the Muslims to participate in them alongside the disbelievers.
Questioner: The reason for their participation, is that if they support and vote for an individual running for a particular position; even if this person is a disbeliever, this person will in turn give the Muslims land for building schools and masjids.
Sheikh: Oh my brother, is it permissible for the Muslims to enter into innovations and join and work with the disbelievers to obtain something that may take place, or may not?! This is not correct in my opinion.
Date of call: February 27, 2007
Mustafa George
Ruwais, United Arab Emirates
