Explaining the differences between parliaments in Arab countries and elsewhere, giving examples thereof, and explaining the prohibition of entering all of them.

The Shaykh : The point is that we said to him: Why do you hesitate? Entering the Jewish parliament is not permissible, because this parliament is based on the Talmud, not the Torah. So he was convinced. I said to him: What is the difference between the Jewish parliament and any other parliament? It is true that there is a difference in that this ruler is Muslim and that ruler is Jewish, but the ruling in these Arab countries is not by the Book and the Sunnah. Therefore, entering the parliament with the intention of reform: first, it does not bear fruit or produce results; second, it is contrary to the guidance of the Messenger (peace be upon him). The Messenger (peace be upon him) began by reforming the society; he did not begin by reforming the club—what was its name?—where the disbelievers of Quraysh used to gather!
The student : The club!

The Shaykh : The majlis, the majlis, yes, that is right. He did not begin by reforming the disbelieving polytheist leaders, yes?

The questioner: Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh: And upon you peace.

The questioner : The Islamic Office?

The Shaykh : Yes?

The questioner : The Islamic Office with me?

The Shaykh: No.

The questioner : Well, peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, there is no god but Allah.