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Can Muslims recite the Pledge of Allegiance?

 

Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh

 

The pledge of allegiance states:

 

โ€œI pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.โ€

 

As eminent scholars such as Dr. Taha Jabir al-Alwani and others have stated, Muslims are allowed to swear the pledge of allegiance to the State which means we commit ourselves to protect the peace, security, integrity, and freedom for all of its citizens.

 

Therefore, you are allowed to pledge allegiance or take the oath of citizenship as long as you are clear in your mind that you are doing so without contravening the sovereignty of Allah. The American constitution (just like the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) already assume the sovereignty of God; as a Muslim you are obligated to obey the laws of the land and stand to defend it against aggression, and work for upholding justice and rights for all of its citizens; none of these ideals is contrary to the Islamic teachings.

 

So be clear in your conscience: By swearing the oath allegiance you are committing yourself to fulfill your duties of good citizenship while not contradicting the sovereignty of Allah, which is supreme. The constitution allows you the freedom to act according to the dictates of your conscience. You can stand up for what you believe to be right and just within the charter of rights granted to all citizens.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

Thursday, Jan. 01, 1970 | 00:00 - 00:00 GMT

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