Monday, August 26, 2013

Can a Muslim woman enter into politics?

Question:

Is it lawful for woman to enter the domain of political and parliamentary life?  Is she allowed to vote to choose a certain ruler?

Answer:

Within the framework of the Islamic law, it is quite possible for women to involve in political and/or parliamentary lives.  She is also free to vote for the political ruler of her choice.  Abdurrahman ibn `Awf consulted with women in their rooms when he was charged of choosing `Uthman or Ali as the third caliphate the death of Omar.

http://worldreminder.com/Q-A-ABOUT-ISLAM/The-first-group/Chapter-7-Family-and-Women-Affairs

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