The Muslim Vote

Justice for Palestine. The Australian Muslim Community is uniting.

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Dr Ziad Basyouny

Ahmed Ouf

Samim Moslih

It is time the Muslim Vote made the difference.

The Muslim Vote is dedicated to empowering Australian Muslims in the electoral process. It provides essential information on voting, key election dates, and analysis of party policies impacting their communities. By promoting informed participation, The Muslim Vote helps ensure that Muslim interests are well-represented in Australian politics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Muslim Vote (TMV) is a community-led political advocacy initiative rooted in the Islamic understanding of changing harmful circumstances. Change must be pursued through lawful (halal) and impactful means. At its heart, TMV exists to mobilise and educate Muslims in Australia to become principled, strategic participants in the political process; not for the sake of power, but to fulfil our collective obligation to enjoin good, forbid injustice, and give voice to the voiceless.

Representation is one facet of our aims; accountability is another. We seek to hold political parties and public figures to ethical and moral standards rooted in justice, equity, and truth, particularly when it comes to policies that affect Muslims locally and abroad. Ultimately, The Muslim Vote is not about political theatre or superficial influence. It is about strengthening the community to understand its responsibility, speak with one voice on critical issues, and channel its collective weight to push for real, systemic change, always with integrity and intention.

There is a narration from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who said, “If you see a harm, then change it with your hand. If you cannot, then with your tongue. If you cannot, then with your heart and this is the least of faith (Muslim).” Human beings are witnessing a live genocide in Gaza and Palestine. We have the capacity to act, in our various roles, to change this situation. This does not mean we control outcomes, but we can try to change the harm with the means at our disposal.

No. The Muslim Vote is not a political party, and it does not intend to become either of these in the future. The Muslim Vote is a united collective mobilising the grassroots to participate in the electoral process. It considers: i) the community sentiment in terms of its approach, ii) the data and iii) the national picture. Underpinning this are the guidance principles of our faith.

No, we are not validating flawed systems; we are intervening in them. We are choosing action over apathy, wisdom over withdrawal, and strategy over reaction. As for those who discourage voting or civic engagement, we respectfully disagree. Islam does not call for political withdrawal in the face of oppression. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sought to influence society, challenge tyranny, and establish justice using all means that aligned with divine guidance and the realities of his context. TMV walks in that prophetic tradition.

Yes, voting is halal. It is a practical method to achieve benefits (maslahah) and prevent harm (mafsadah). Islamic principles encourage actions that establish justice, protect human dignity, and promote social good.

No, we do not endorse any particular political party. Our goal is to educate, empower, and mobilise the Muslim community to vote strategically, supporting independent candidates or parties that best represent Islamic ethical values and our community’s concerns.

It’s understandable to worry about the Liberal Party; however, our strategic objective isn’t merely to oppose a particular party, but rather to hold all political parties accountable for their policies, especially concerning critical issues like Palestine and the fair treatment of our community. If we continue to offer unconditional support to the Labor Party despite their longstanding neglect and silence on key issues, we lose any leverage to influence genuine policy changes.


By empowering independent candidates and strategically utilising our collective voting power, we send a clear message to all parties—including Labor—that our votes cannot be taken for granted. This strategy compels political parties to address our community’s concerns seriously, thus creating real political accountability. The ultimate risk isn’t empowering another party temporarily; it’s remaining complacent while injustice continues unaddressed.

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