In the name of Allāh, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise is for Allāh, and may peace and salutations be upon the Messenger of Allāh, thereafter [1] : When a ruler is openly disobedient, corrupt and oppressive, the Sharī’ah commands us to remain patient, be sincere in advice, to not remove ourselves […]
Category: Politics
Entering the protection of Non-Muslims
Review: this important book discusses in detail the issue of “Amaan” – Muslims entering into the protection of Non-Muslim countries, its ramifications of this according to Islamic Law.
Loving one’s country: An Islamic perspective
An insightful article covering a subject which is often misunderstood – Al-Wataniyyah – loving ones country and patriotism.
Have we been made responsible to establish the Khilaafah?
What is your opinion regarding a person who says: ‘our responsibility and obligation is to strive and try our best to establish the Islamic Khilaafah.’ Is this advice correct or wrong?
Letter of gratitude from Shaykh Ibn Baz to King Hussein of Jordan
A letter from Shaykh Ibn Baz to King Husayn, advising him to implement the Sharee’ah in Jordan
Using the non-Muslim Judicial System
If two people have a dispute, is it permissible for one of them to go to a kafir court in order to get his right that he would otherwise not be able to get?
Confusion about Voting?
Nor should they serve to persuade the reader which of them is the preponderant opinion as it is only the Scholars who have the authority to do so regarding such great matters.
The distinction between Voting for the Lesser Harm and running in Elections
After being asked general questions pertaining to elections, the last specifically related to local elections, al-Allaamah Nasiruddin al-Albaani responded…
The Reality of al-Albaanee’s Position on Voting
Some students of knowledge issued a verdict permitting voting for the best of the available Christian candidates based on the premise this is from choosing the lesser of two evils.
Is it permissible for Muslim minorities to vote in the lands of non-Muslims? – 2
If the Muslims don’t vote for them, other groups will and, therefore, acquire these benefits. So, may Allah reward you well dear Shaykh, do you have any advice in this matter?
Is it permissible for Muslim minorities to vote in the lands of non-Muslims? – 1
Is it permissible for Muslim to vote in local elections if they believe one of the candidates can benefit them by giving land, allowing them to give dawah, or other benefits?