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What should my opinion be regarding an Islamic state and what is the best way for it be instated?

· 5 Rabiʻ I 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 2834English

Question

Assalamualakum. Mufti Sahib, I was wondering if you could help me. I am a Hanafi and I was talking to a brother about an Islamic state. What should my opinion be regarding an Islamic state and what is the best way for it be instated?

Answer

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

Q: Are Islamic laws applicable in a non-Muslim country?
A: If the internal and external affairs of a country are run by a non-Muslim government, and the government has not appointed a Muslim leader or judge for its Muslim subjects, then it is incumbent upon the Muslims of that country to appoint a leader for themselves if they are free to practice Islam in that country. However till they do not unanimously decide on a leader, it is permissible for them to appoint a Muslim judge (or body), with whom the people are pleased, to handle their affairs according to Shariáh. (Iezaahun-nawaadir, p. 120)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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