Doing jobs for a democratic government

Q: In a democratic government, which types of jobs, taxes, and educational activities are permissible for a Muslim to participate in, and which ones are not allowed according to Islamic teachings?

A: We do not seem to understand the difference between democracy and hypocrisy. But if it is work that will support justice and good values and it is a service to people then because the nature of the work is right, it will be right.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)