Government

A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary. Government is a means by which organizational policies are enforced, as well as a mechanism for determining policy. Each government has a kind of constitution, a statement of its governing principles and philosophy.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 years ago

Muslim is allowed to receive legal cash assistance and social services if he is entitled to it as a citizen in non Muslim countries from non Muslim governments. Muslim is required also to serve his country and society in every possible way as Islam teaches serving people especially your neighbors.

According to Quranic Verse 5:51, Muslim is not allowed to be a blind follower or blind servant for non Muslims who aim to weaken Islam and Muslims and oppress them.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 years ago

Muslim public officer is obliged and responsible as a Muslim to serve his country and society in every possible way provided he does not take part or support injustice, discrimination and any unlawful act. Things which are legal in non Muslim countries but forbidden in Islam like abortion, alcohol, etc, must be avoided by the Muslim officer. You can leave it for other officers who do not have religious obligations against it.

Haraam is Haraam whether you are an officer or not. We as Muslims are responsible to avoid Haraam in every possible way.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

Our leading scholars always advise Muslims to abide to the laws which do not contradict with Islamic teachings. Muslim should respect the laws of the country where he lives in.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

If the amount is been invested in lawful business away from unlawful business e.g. alcohol, pork, usury etc, then the income from it will be lawful. Such income can not be fixed by a percentage from the capital, but it must depend on the profit if any.

Fixed amounts given by non Muslims is allowed for the Muslim to receive and utilize in lawful needs and aims.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 4 years ago

No government has the right to legalize any act which was committed by any ruler if the act was away from the real teachings of the Prophet ( SAWA).

Muslim governments should follow the real teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and his Holy Progeny who narrated and practices his teachings.

Wassalam.

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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

Yes it is allowed for every Muslim to invest his money after being sure that money will not be invested in unlawful business i.e. alcohol, interest, etc.

Khums will be applicable on the investment on the date of Khums.

Wassalam.