Is the Shari'ah the same as politics, and is Islamic political party affiliation permissible in secular countries?
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The questioner : You previously stated that the Shari'ah is politics. So, do you see, O Shaykh, that in countries that have opened the door to political parties, candidacy, and elections, it is permissible to form parties on a religious basis, especially when the system is secular? That is, Islam is a stranger in the parliament; no one proposes any Islamic project, but rather all voices denounce...?
The Shaykh : I see that politics requires participation, even in this case, but on the condition that the participant is qualified for debate and clarifying the truth, because leaving the place or atmosphere empty is not good.
The questioner : We say, O Shaykh, that it is a collective obligation?
The Shaykh : Yes, I see that it is obligatory for the capable person to enter parliament and to vote.
The Shaykh : I see that politics requires participation, even in this case, but on the condition that the participant is qualified for debate and clarifying the truth, because leaving the place or atmosphere empty is not good.
The questioner : We say, O Shaykh, that it is a collective obligation?
The Shaykh : Yes, I see that it is obligatory for the capable person to enter parliament and to vote.