Fatwa #11935 October 2000Pakistan

Is it permissible for us to vote for a Muslim candidate in the local government elections?

Answer

It is permissible to vote for a Muslim candidate in the local government
if there is hope that the Muslim candidate will be able to serve the
interests of the Muslim community through his official position.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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