Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 09-03-2018
The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa has urged Muslims across the country to register and confirm their registration details ahead of the general elections in 2019.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it’s on track to comply with a Constitutional Court ruling compelling it to update the addresses of everyone on the national voters’ roll.
The IEC is embarking on its first big registration drive this weekend.
In a statement, the Jamiat SA’s Moulana Ebrahim Bham says by actively participating in elections, Muslims are also able to exercising their duty of enjoining in what is right and forbidding what is erroneous.
“The Almighty declares to Muslims in the Qur’an: “You are the best nation evolved for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allâh.”
Ml Bham says voting is Muslims contribution as citizens of South Africa towards preserving democracy.
“It is an investment in our own future and an exercise to preserve and promote the common good of our rainbow nation. It starts with registration and verification of our details on the voters’ roll.”
The registration drive takes place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11 March at open centres across the country.
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