Fatwa issued against voter fraud

 Hyderabad: The community, Muslims in particular, must refrain from casting bogus votes in the upcoming election. Bogus and impersonating voting is forbidden in Islam, according to a fatwa issued by centenary old Hyderabad-based seminary Jamia Nizamia. Fraud is forbidden in Islam, it stated.

Addressing the media during a press conference at Media plus Auditorium on Tuesday, Khairuddin Ali Sufi of All India Sufi Ulema Council said, “Muslim votes are important and can help in selecting the right candidate.”

Muslims must also use their votes with precision and use it wisely to vote for the right candidate. Do not vote for candidates for their powerand charisma, he said. Vote on merit and do justice to your vote and rights, he added.