The main objective of Islamic law is to bring benefit and prevent harm. So, a Muslim can help non-Muslim to get a public office providing that his election will prevent injustice and ensure and complement benefit
Muslim women have the right to participate in political activities providing that it is in accordance with what their circumstances allow and as long as the participation in public affairs won’t cause any harm.
Muslims living in non-Muslim countries can organize peaceful demonstrations. As it is away to protest against wrongs and ensure public interest in Western countries, and it will help get minority’s voice heard.
Interfaith dialogues are permissible providing that they aim to advocate Islam and to achieve peaceful coexistence with non-Muslims. But if they aim to achieve a mix between religions they are forbidden.
Non-Muslims are allowed to attend lectures or meetings in Mosques. As these meetings may help them accept Islam through knowing what it advocates. But it is important that they preserve Mosques sanctity
Non-Muslims can take part in Islamic prayers. This could incline their hearts to Islam, and may lead to accepting it. They only have to be in a separate row or at the end of the row so the lines are not interrupted.
Religious coexistence is accepted in Islam if it aims at creating a peaceful environment for different Religions followers. But it is not accepted if its purpose it to come up with a new religious framework.
Muslims can help non-Muslim soldiers providing that this will bring more benefits to Muslims. Whoever pursue piety is helped. But it is absolutely forbidden if they are helping them to fight against Islam.
There are two views on a Muslim residence in a non-Muslim country. The first supports it, if he could declare and practice his faith. The second view forbids it and find it obligatory to leave unbelievers land.
It is permissible for Muslims to be a citizen of a non-Muslim country. As long as their Islamic identity is not threatened and that they can raise their children as Muslims but they have to abide by the law of the land.
Muslims are urged to support each other specially those who suffer from injustice providing that the means is permissible. The Prophet himself took part of a supportive alliance “alFudul” before Islam message
Muslims are encouraged to integrate with non-Muslim society while they are maintaining their bond with God. On the other hand, complete integration where they are asked to discard their Religion is forbidden.
Muslims living in non-Muslim countries are encouraged to establish religious councils and institutions to regulate their personal and family affairs. This will also help them to be officially recognized.
There are different views on the subject of a Muslim obtaining the nationality of a non-Muslim country. The first view forbids it, as he will be subject to all country laws. The other says that it is permissible.
It is forbidden for Muslims to take any money from non-Muslims or non-Muslim countries with whom they have a pledge if they are not entitled to it. If this happens it is considered as a willful breach of the low.
Muslim scholars have 2 opposite views on congratulating and joining non-Muslims on their religious feasts. The first view considers it forbidden. The other sees it permissible if they are at peace with Muslims
Reducing partnership with a lease is forbidden if the price of each share is fixed at the time of establishing partnership. It is only permissible if the price of each share is determined at the time of each sale.
The essential ruling concerning the media is permissibility. But, if a Muslim works in media in a non-Muslim country, he should consider some basics such as the content and presentation method and the outcome.
It is permissible for Muslims to work in Information Technology or database if the work done is not for a special activity which is forbidden even if the work is used for some legitimate and illegitimate purposes.
Credit card permissibility depends on its type. If it is with no interest or it is added after a certain period it is permissible if the money is repaid before any interest accrues. But usurious cards are forbidden.
