1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

6 Questions

Is Velayat-e-Faqih the sole legitimate political system in Shia Islam? Additionally, does Islam permit the adoption of Western democratic principles?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Welayat al-Faqeeh is an Islamic rule regarding the authorities of the Jurist being highly learned or the most learned in Islamic jurisprudence. These authorities are been discussed by great Shia scholars and all of them agree on the principle of the authorities if the jurist (Faqeeh) but there are different opinions on the extends if these authorities. 
'Wassalam.
Is it permissible for a candidate to join the ruling party for five years, practicing Taqiyya to benefit the constituency, despite the party's known anti-Muslim policies, or should he refuse to join on ethical grounds?
Seyed Ali Shobayri

Bismillah, 

Asalamu Alaykom, joining certain non-muslim governments for the benefit of the Muslims can be permissible in some cases, but one should consult the hakim al-shari'i before hand such as the marja.

May Allah grant you success 
Are there any instances where the Prophet (s) or the Ahlul Bayt (a) used politics to convince people to believe them or Allah?
Abbas Di Palma

as salam alaikum

"Nahj al-Balaghah" contains many letter of Imam Ali dealing with political issues that at the same time undeline the importance of faith and piety.

With prayers for your success.
How should Muslim public office-holders in non-Muslim government conduct themselves with regards to issues like abortion, where many circumstances are disallowed in Islam but widespread access to it is favored by a majority of the people?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Muslim public officer is obliged and responsible as a Muslim to serve his country and society in every possible way provided he does not take part or support injustice, discrimination and any unlawful act. Things which are legal in non Muslim countries but forbidden in Islam like abortion, alcohol, etc, must be avoided by the Muslim officer. You can leave it for other officers who do not have religious obligations against it.

Haraam is Haraam whether you are an officer or not. We as Muslims are responsible to avoid Haraam in every possible way.

Wassalam.