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Fatwa ID: 23547
Title: Voting in the U.S. election
Category: Issues of Muslim Minorities
Scholar: Dr. Main Khalid Al-Qudah
Date: 08/20/2008
Question

Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullah.

 

Is voting for a presidential candidate in the United States permissible?

Answer

It is not only permissible, it is highly recommended for Muslims all over the world to be politically aware and to be a part of any positive change in their country. Voting in the presidential election is no exception from this rule.