Vote Today, Muslim today and tomorrow and the day after that.

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We see it all the time.  The same old leaflets being handed out.  One particular leaflet caught my eye recently.  It said “Vote Today.  Kafir Tomorrow.”  It makes me wonder why some people believe voting is forbidden in our beautiful religion.  In fact this is so far from the truth.  The reality is gettinginvolved in the political system is high recommended for every Muslim.

One of the greatest things we have in British society is the right to practice Islam freely.  This religious freedom is an example of the contribution democracy has given to the modern world.  Many ‘Ulama have recommended Muslims to go to the ballet box as a way to be politically engaged to benefit not only Muslims in Britain but Britain in general. Read the rest of this entry »