Is it permissible for Muslims in disbeliever countries to participate in elections if there is a benefit for them in doing so?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for Muslims in disbeliever countries to participate in elections if they are convinced that it will improve their situation and achieve their interests?
Answer:
I do not say that, and I do not permit a Muslim to enter into the system of the disbelievers and the rule of the disbelievers; I do not see this. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for Muslims in disbeliever countries to participate in elections if they are convinced that it will improve their situation and achieve their interests?
Answer:
I do not say that, and I do not permit a Muslim to enter into the system of the disbelievers and the rule of the disbelievers; I do not see this. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3216- 4717] هل يجوز للمسلمين في الدول الكافرة المشاركة في الانتخابات إذا كان في ذلك مصلحة لهم — youtube.com
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