American Muslims, who will you vote for in US elections?

[Woodrow]

So he would be like.... the first muslim as ....?

First Muslim Congressman. A very primary lawmaker. Of course being the new kid on the block he will run into stiff opossision from fellow congressmen and it is rare for a Junior congressmen to ever get appointed to any committees. However, it is a very big and very loud first footstep.

 

[north_malaysian]

Sorry about the broken link, here is another try.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/youdecide2006/tracker/index.html

I would say that the media is very divided. Most of the legitimate news agancies do seem to try to keep neutral. You have to remember that any media that favors just one political view is going to have a limited audience. The name of the game is profit, so much of the media will strife to be neutral simply for a larger audience and higher profits.

Something... I wished for Malaysian media to do.... just to be neutral.... But it seems like it would never happen...

 

[north_malaysian]

First Muslim Congressman. A very primary lawmaker. Of course being the new kid on the block he will run into stiff opossision from fellow congressmen and it is rare for a Junior congressmen to ever get appointed to any committees. However, it is a very big and very loud first footstep.

At least the world can see that Muslims do involve in American politics...

 

[Woodrow]

Something... I wished for Malaysian media to do.... just to be neutral.... But it seems like it would never happen...

Just curious in Malaysia is the Media State supported. Here it is strictly a private business and operates only on profit from sales and advertisements. Any media that does not produce a profit will not last. In order to make a profit it is necessary to attract an audience, the larger the audience the more profit. any biased media will have a limited audience.

Yes, some of the media agencies do favor one political view over another, but they do not seem to last very long.

 

[syilla]

I'm not sure i should agree with nm statement....

well...theoritically the media supports the government...

but still there is some coverage of bribery, undercover stories...that lead to the some politicians...

anyway...if we do not control the media...there will be a problem in creating a harmony and a united country...

i think everyone knows that in islam harmony and unity of the ummah is the most important matter...like the example of the prophet story regarding the taraweeh...

 

[thirdwatch512]

I, like many others, cannot vote, but my support goes to the Democrats.

At this point, we need change, ANY kind of change.

And when outsourcing, public debt, and other economic problems plague our country, its very rare that gay marriage or abortion is on our minds.

As for Minnesota, the Muslim candidate, Keith Ellison -- he's a bit TOO Liberal; in high support of gay marriage, and he's even FOUGHT for it! And he's been shown to have a strange voting record, even voting socialist/communist a few years! He's very shady and he's also been using the Muslim community as a backbone lately, even though I haven't been compensated, YET!

:uhwhat

so is supporting gay marriage wrong? i'm not sure if you live in america, but if you do, especially if you are a woman who wears a hijab, you have more then likely been discriminated against. well think about how much gays have been discriminated against. both gays and muslims have been targets of predjudice, yet you continue to not support gays? wow.

anyways, now about kieth ellison.. so what if he's muslim. religion shouldn't matter in politics.

 

[north_malaysian]

Just curious in Malaysia is the Media State supported. Here it is strictly a private business and operates only on profit from sales and advertisements. Any media that does not produce a profit will not last. In order to make a profit it is necessary to attract an audience, the larger the audience the more profit. any biased media will have a limited audience.

Yes, some of the media agencies do favor one political view over another, but they do not seem to last very long.

1) TV1, TV2 - owned by the Government

2) TV3, NTV7, 8TV, TV9 - private tv channels owned by Media Prima (largest shareholder is the ruling party UMNO)

3) ASTRO channels - private tv channels owned by Ananda Krishnan (a close friend to the PM)

Conclusion:- ?????

 

[E'jaazi]

Voting in Democratic elections is haram. If anyone wants the proof, I will post it for you. But the scholars, in short, have ruled that it is haram to vote for a system and for people who legislate by other than what Allah and His Messenger (Salallahu Alyhe wa Sallam) have ordained. I know many people will put forth the arguement that we live in a democratic society, but the does not excuse us from our loyalty to Allah and His Messenger (Salallahu Alayhe wa Sallam) have told us to do and what we should avoid.

 

[north_malaysian]

I'm not sure i should agree with nm statement....

well...theoritically the media supports the government...

but still there is some coverage of bribery, undercover stories...that lead to the some politicians...

anyway...if we do not control the media...there will be a problem in creating a harmony and a united country...

i think everyone knows that in islam harmony and unity of the ummah is the most important matter...like the example of the prophet story regarding the taraweeh...

I just want independent and neutral media like USA have...

 

[north_malaysian]

Voting in Democratic elections is haram. If anyone wants the proof, I will post it for you. But the scholars, in short, have ruled that it is haram to vote for a system and for people who legislate by other than what Allah and His Messenger (Salallahu Alyhe wa Sallam) have ordained. I know many people will put forth the arguement that we live in a democratic society, but the does not excuse us from our loyalty to Allah and His Messenger (Salallahu Alayhe wa Sallam) have told us to do and what we should avoid.

How the Non Muslim government could cater the need of their muslim minorities ... if the muslims are not represented in the government...

 

[*noor]

I turned 18 around the same time that voters registration forms were due so I didn't get a chance to register this year and therefore I didn't vote. But if you ask me, I don't think I would have voted for either Republican or Democrat. I agree with neither. I would have looked for another option there.

 

[E'jaazi]

I just went back and read the ruling. There are some who believe that it is okay to vote in these elections only if it is in the best interest of the muslims. Well, America does not have the interest of the Muslims in mind. In the last Presidential elections, I went to 2 muslim websites, each supporting either Kerry or Bush. When I asked what they thought either one would do for the muslims, I received no response. Almost 4 years later, they have done nothing, except invade muslim countries and spread kuffar and mayhem throughout the land. "What is in their hearts, is worse than what comes out of theirs mouths!"

 

[thirdwatch512]

I turned 18 around the same time that voters registration forms were due so I didn't get a chance to register this year and therefore I didn't vote. But if you ask me, I don't think I would have voted for either Republican or Democrat. I agree with neither. I would have looked for another option there.

hah there are none.

greens are just an ultra liberal version of democrats.

libertarians are liberal on social issues, conservative economically.. basically for lots of personal freedom, and little government and small taxes.

 

[Malaikah]

so is supporting gay marriage wrong? i'm not sure if you live in america, but if you do, especially if you are a woman who wears a hijab, you have more then likely been discriminated against. well think about how much gays have been discriminated against. both gays and muslims have been targets of predjudice, yet you continue to not support gays? wow.

So? Theres a difference between being discriminated against when you are the one who is in the right (Muslims) compared to when you are in the wrong (homosexuals). Why should we support something we are against? :?

 

[north_malaysian]

I just went back and read the ruling. There are some who believe that it is okay to vote in these elections only if it is in the best interest of the muslims. Well, America does not have the interest of the Muslims in mind. In the last Presidential elections, I went to 2 muslim websites, each supporting either Kerry or Bush. When I asked what they thought either one would do for the muslims, I received no response. Almost 4 years later, they have done nothing, except invade muslim countries and spread kuffar and mayhem throughout the land. "What is in their hearts, is worse than what comes out of theirs mouths!"

At least USA now have 1 Muslim congressman.

 

[E'jaazi]

How the Non Muslim government could cater the need of their muslim minorities ... if the muslims are not represented in the government...

Do you honestly think that a Muslim elected office in this country, is going to serve the Muslims while in that office? Will he be able to make his decisions based on Qu'ran & Sunnah, or will his decisions be based on the rules of men? You already know what the answer is.

 

[north_malaysian]

Do you honestly think that a Muslim elected office in this country, is going to serve the Muslims while in that office? Will he be able to make his decisions based on Qu'ran & Sunnah, or will his decisions be based on the rules of men? You already know what the answer is.

USA just picked one muslim man to be a congressman.... just wait and see...

 

[*noor]

Why should we support something we are against? :?

i agree

just because two groups are both not in the favor of the majority, that doesn't mean that if one joins the other one because they are in an ironically similar situation that everything will be solved.

 

[thirdwatch512]

So? Theres a difference between being discriminated against when you are the one who is in the right (Muslims) compared to when you are in the wrong (homosexuals). Why should we support something we are against? :?

you think you are right.. and gays think they are right. and non muslims/gays think they are right.

you know, i'm just saying, you shouldn't discriminate. i used to be so predjducie against you name it.. african americans, immigrants, and i was even homophobic [although i am gay lol.] i also HATED muslims.. i have been banned from islamic boards for being so rude.

however, i one day just woke up and said "why am i so predjudice?" and i had no explanation. now, i am all about tolerance and acceptance. i walked out on may 1st for the immigrants, have been at many gay rights parades and participate in the day of silence, and went to a candalight vigil a month or so ago for the victims in iraq. and i am so much happier knowing i love people and don't discriminate over little things.

 

[thirdwatch512]

i agree

just because two groups are both not in the favor of the majority, that doesn't mean that if one joins the other one because they are in an ironically similar situation that everything will be solved.

no, but i think that saying it's wrong for people to discriminate against muslims but it's all right to discriminate against gays is just crazy. why pick? why not be tolerant of ALL?