Monday, July 11, 2011

Can Muslim citizens be loyal to a non-Muslim government?

FROM THERELIGIONOFPEACE.COM:

Muslim Loyalty to Non-Muslim Governments

Question:
Can Muslim citizens be loyal to a non-Muslim government?

Summary Answer:
Many Muslims are loyal to the non-Muslim countries in which they live, of course, but it is in spite of Islamic teaching. Unlike other faiths, Islam is not just a religion but a political system as well. The state is intended to be inseparable from religious rule. Islamic law, or Sharia, is complete and not designed to coexist with or be subordinate to other legal systems.

Muslims are not meant to be ruled by non-Muslims. The Qur'an is very clear that they are to resist unbelievers by any means until Islam establishes political supremacy. This doesn't mean that everyone must be forced to become Muslim, but rather that everyone must submit to Muslim rule.

Quotes from the Koran and Hadith HERE.