El Sayed-aligned Islamic council issued fatwa to fund Muslim candidates
The text discusses concerns about certain Islamic organizations allegedly directing followers to financially support Muslim and anti-Israel candidates using zakat, a mandatory religious charity, under Sharia law. it mentions that the Fiqh Council of North America issued a fatwa permitting Muslims to allocate their zakat to political campaigns opposing Israel. Additionally, there is promotional content for the Washington Examiner, encouraging readers to subscribe for full access, highlighting its trusted journalism and analysis. The page also offers options for existing members and mentions plans to provide unlimited access to its news coverage.
A preeminent Islamic council with organizational ties to a suspected financial collaborator of terrorism has authorized followers of Islam to flood Muslim and anti-Israel candidates with financial support using monetary obligations under Sharia law.
The Fiqh Council of North America earlier this election year issued a fatwa, a religious order in Islam, instructing Muslims across the United States that they are allowed to send portions of their annual Islamic dues — mandatory almsgiving known as “zakat” — to the campaigns of Muslim candidates and other 2026 contenders opposed to Israel.
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