Question
I am a candidate in the elections in Canada. I had placed my billboard on the premises of a brother with his permission. After he consulted with The Majlis, he had the billboard removed. When I asked him for the reason, he referred me to you. Please explain. What is wrong in having my billboards advertising my candidature?
Answer
All kuffaar systems of politics are haraam being in conflict with the Shariah. It is not permissible to participate in kuffaar politics. The kuffaar system of elections are not permissible, hence aiding candidates in such elections is in conflict with the Qur'aan command: "Do not aid in sin and transgression." Our booklet, Kuffaar Politics, available on our website explains this prohibition in greater detail.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- Al-Haq Bulletin No. 66
- PDF page
- 12
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