Islamic Doctrine in U.S. Government: Challenges for Muslim Public Servants

Growing numbers of Muslim candidates for workplace are coming into the U.S. political system at each degree from native to state and federal; and, whereas we applaud civic engagement by all residents in our democratic system, we are also aware that Islam is a religion like none different within the obligation levied on its followers to position Islamic Regulation (shariah) above some other legislation, together with the U.S. Structure.

This situation poses a dilemma for political candidates who are practicing Muslims. Representative Andre Carson (IN-D) of Indiana's seventh District has openly encouraged fellow Muslims to represent Islam as elected officials in the U.S. government. For Muslim citizens, balancing religious beliefs and civic duties outlined in the constitution can be challenging.

We are all tasked with representing Islam, despite our flaws, and embodying its values. Such statements pose a direct challenge to Article VI Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution, which all Members of Congress are sworn to uphold.

In his latest e-book, “Islamic Doctrine versus The U.S. Structure: The Dilemma for Muslim Public Officers,” esteemed author and Islam scholar Dr. Stephen M. Kirby delves into the conflicts between Islamic Law and key Amendments to the Constitution. Drawing from essays initially featured on PipelineNews.org, Dr. Kirby raises a thought-provoking question: how can a Muslim official honor both their religious beliefs and uphold the Constitution when taking an oath to do so as a Member of Congress?

As this e-book goes to print, the U.S. is heading into one other presidential election yr (2020). The sobering actuality of what religious, devoted, observant Muslims truly imagine and are certain to obey should be an element within the accountability of each citizen to be each knowledgeable and engaged within the political course of. Dr. Kirby’s scholarship on this regard couldn’t probably be extra well timed and is product of much more sensible use by the tenth and ultimate chapter within the e-book, the place he proposes quite a few issues and attainable questions for the American citizen who could wish to attend a marketing campaign occasion the place a Muslim candidate can be obtainable for Questions and Solutions.

All the textual content of “Islamic Doctrine versus The U.S. Structure: The Dilemma for Muslim Public Officers” could also be considered a handbook for the citizen voter.