Fatwa #123515 October 2000Pakistan

Salaams. I'm american. Who do you think I should vote for Al-Gore or Bush.

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It is permissible to take part with the following conditions; a) there is no
obtstacle in accomplishing the laws of Islam, b) one is able to serve the
Muslims, and, c) one is able to save the Muslims from oppression. (Fataawa
Mahmoodiya vol.13 pg. 425)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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#11623The shocking pictures of Iraqi prisoners being abused by the Americans is causing me distress. I keep thinking about them (which makes me feel sick) and have difficulty sleeping.
#45400Is voting permissible?
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