Can Muslims Vote in U.S. Election? Dr. Yasir Qadhi on Democracy and Islam [Video]

In this timely podcast episode, Dr. Yasir Qadhi explores pressing questions about Muslim participation in democracy, especially with the U.S. election tomorrow.

Can Muslims vote in a non-Islamic system? Should they engage in democratic processes, or is it contrary to Islamic beliefs?

Dr. Qadhi offers a nuanced view, addressing theological, historical, and practical aspects of voting, democracy, and civic engagement.

Should Muslims Vote in U.S. Elections?

With the election around the corner, many Muslims are grappling with whether to vote. Dr. Qadhi addresses common concerns, including the notion that voting might be shirk (associating partners with Allah) or kufr (disbelief).

He explains that Islamic scholarship does not uniformly consider democratic participation sinful, stressing that intent and context are essential. Misinterpreting key verses, he says, has previously led to divisions within the Muslim community, with some groups taking extreme stances.