Muslim minorities in Non-Muslim countries voting to prevent a greater evil
Questioner: “Soon elections will take place in the Netherlands, and the brothers there are asking if it is permissible to partake in the elections, knowing that there are certain parties who are against Islam and the Muslims, and we fear that if they come to power, it will be harmful for Islam and the Muslims?”
Shaykh: “Let them participate [i.e. by voting]; hopefully, Allah will make it of benefit for Islam and the Muslims.”
Questioner: “So it is permissible to partake in the elections?”
Shaykh: Take part [i.e. go vote]! And let them take part; hopefully Allah will strengthen their voice.”
Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh, may Allah preserve him
Translated by Salafi-Dawah.com.
Source: Recorded telephone conversation from 2010.
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Shaykh: “Let them participate [i.e. by voting]; hopefully, Allah will make it of benefit for Islam and the Muslims.”
Questioner: “So it is permissible to partake in the elections?”
Shaykh: Take part [i.e. go vote]! And let them take part; hopefully Allah will strengthen their voice.”
Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez Aal ash-Shaykh, may Allah preserve him
Translated by Salafi-Dawah.com.
Source: Recorded telephone conversation from 2010.
Use the player below or download the MP3 here.