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Old 11-03-2008, 06:30 PM
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Default Re: al-Awlaki: Voting for the American President
Imam Al-Awlaki's entire argument is subjective. His article sounds like a political rant rather than a fatwa.

He provides no Quranic proof that says Muslims can't participate in non-Islamic governments.

Often when a Muslim votes for a candidate, he/she will look at that candidate and see if that candidate will bring good tidings for Muslims in the Middle East.

Surely, McCain wouldn't be a very good choice for that circumstance so it may be sinful to vote for him. Obama isn't that great either, but is better than Bush and McCain. Therefore, why would it be sinful to vote for Obama when he will bring better change for conditions in the Middle East? To improve America's foreign relations with Muslim nations requires time, and the proper steps are needed (i.e. voting for the right candidate)

And also, Awlaki hasn't been introduced to the likes of the Green Party.
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