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Islamic Relief USA affirms that the civic engagement of American Muslims is paramount to achieving IRUSA’s goals in providing relief and development around the world. We also bear witness that civic engagement is in line with our values and duties as is prescribed in Islam. We strive to have Muslims in all corners of America be prepared for elections. We believe they will be prepared if they are registered to vote, get educated on the issues that matter to them, and are there on Election Day, ready to cast their vote and encourage others to join them.

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MUSLIMS AND VOTING

THE QUR’AN AND HADITH ON THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING

Within both the Qur’an and in hadith, voting as an important action is notated. By reading about voting in Islam, we learn:

It is obligatory for Muslims to exercise their right to come forward to vote in elections.
To not do so is to be sinful because it is an act of disobeying the command of shari’ah and leaving what is obligatory.
The obligation of participation in elections is valid even if the nominee is disobedient of Allah (swt), as long as he is good for the position he is running for and we believe he will be beneficial for the society in general and the Muslims in particular.

HERE ARE SOME SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

Surah Baqarah Verse 283: “And do not conceal testimony, and whoever conceals it, his heart is surely sinful, and Allah knows what you do.”

Allah (SWT) prohibits concealing testimony and that this prohibition is mandatory.

Surah Baqarah, Verse 282 “…and the witnesses should not refuse when they are summoned”

Surah Baqarah, Verse 140: “And who is more unjust than he who conceals a testimony that he has from Allah?”

Surah Al-Ma’idah Verse 106: “and we will not hide the testimony of Allah for then certainly we should be among the sinners.”

Surah An-Nisa: “O you who believe! Be maintainers of justice, bearers of witness of Allah’s sake, though it may be against you own selves or (your) parents or near relatives; if he be rich or poor, Allah is nearer to them both in compassion; therefore do not follow (your) low desires, lest you deviate; and if you swerve or turn aside, then surely Allah is aware of what you do..”

Surah Al-Ma’idah: “O you who believe! Be upright for Allah, bearers of witness with justice, and let not hatred of a people incite you not to act equitably; act equitably, that is nearer to piety, and he careful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is Aware of what you do.”

Prophet Mohammad (SAW): “The best of the witnesses is the one who brings his testimony before he is asked.

Resources

Important Info on Voting

Here are some resources you may find helpful as you prepare yourself to register and to vote this upcoming election season.

LEARN HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN YOUR STATE

FIND A TOWN HALL MEETING NEAR YOU

FIND OUT WHO’S RUNNING AND WHERE

“What a Relief!” Podcast episode 34

Episode 34 of IRUSA’s official podcast “What a Relief!” features three community leaders who are working to educate the public on the importance of voting. Sharif Aly from Islamic Relief USA, Hoda Hawa from the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and Sarah Cochran from Emerge USA share their insight and personal experiences working with this timely topic. Listen to the full episode.

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Spread the Word Across Social

By registering, you’re setting a great example for your friends and family to follow. Make sure they’re aware of the opportunity too by sharing information across your social media. Make sure to use this hashtag and tag us so that they can connect with us for any questions they may have.

Hashtag: #IRUSAVotes

YOU AND IRUSA

WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER WORLD

So, you ready to work together on the next advocacy campaign? Visit our Advocacy page at irusa.org/advocacy. If you have any questions, connect with us at 1-855-447-1001 or publicaffairs@irusa.org.

Go Vote 2020