Question
I am from Turkey. The system of government in Turkey is not Shariah. It is a western democracy. Is it permissible to vote for any political party in Turkey?
Answer
The system of government in Turkey and in all other Muslim countries is in conflict with the Qur'aan and Sunnah. All Muslim countries are governed by people who are anti-Shariah.
Although normally it is not permissible to vote for any political party, the circumstances of a particular country should be taken into consideration. As we have understood, since Erdogan came to power, it has been made easier for Muslims to practice Islam. Musjids have re-opened, Islamic education can be imparted, the Athaan is being called in Arabic, women who wish to dress Islamically are allowed, etc., etc. If this is so, then we advise that Muslims should vote for Erdogan.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 23 No 07
- PDF page
- 4
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