In this special Islamic Thought contribution, Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad, a senior scholar and jurist, to answer a question sure to be on many Muslim Londoners’ minds.
Summary
With the mayoral vote scheduled for 2 May, it’s important to understand whether we should be engaging in this process. And for what purpose should we vote? [1]
It is also vital to see whether Labour is the answer, or whether the traditional Muslim household’s political party ought to be punished as a result of its appalling record on Gaza.
In the episode, we discuss broader strategies for weighing individuals and candidates in light of Islamic principles.
Moreover, we look at practical steps that Muslim Londoners should take on polling day, Thursday.
Helpful timestamps
| Time | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 00:03 | The big question |
| 00:55 | One massive mistake: don’t vote based on emotions! |
| 01:41 | The premise is wrong |
| 02:31 | Turkey’s example: they wanted to punish Erdoğan |
| 03:49 | Punishing by itself is not enough |
| 04:32 | Pushing one can be rewarding another |
| 04:59 | An Islamic principle |
| 06:49 | Options for London Mayor |
| 07:25 | How to evaluate a candidate |
| 08:13 | Review the other candidates |
| 09:09 | What about independents or the Green Party? |
| 09:39 | There’s a better way to punish Labour |
| 10:15 | The Muslim Vote campaign |
| 10:45 | Sadiq Khan’s policies and weaknesses |
| 12:11 | LGBT ideology |
| 12:26 | A close two-horse-race |
| 13:10 | London is a hub for Palestinian demonstrations |
| 14:10 | The establishment doesn’t want opposition |
Also read
- Why I am leaving the Labour party
- UK Muslims need an alternative to Labour
- Zionist Starmer claims Gaza ceasefire will cause more death
- Is George Galloway’s win start of a sea change in UK politics?
- Tory “turmoil” obstructing Islamophobia response, finds review
- Labour barely holds onto Batley and Spen, but loses hefty Muslim vote
- Palestine becomes potential dealbreaker in Batley and Spen by-election
Source: Islam21c
Notes
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