In light of the recent reports that the Returning officer is asking potential candidates for elections some religious verses such as Ayat Al Kursi and Duay Qanoot etc.
THis is supposedly in order to validate that a person is of good Islamic character in accordance with article 62 and 63 (which I personally think are absolutely BS).
This has kicked up a big debate in TV shows, and one is going on in Hamir Mir's show.
So what do you folks think, is it a right thing?
I personally believe yes. Yes, the articles in law might be BS and kind of stupid, but as long as they are there, they should be implemented. If a person is going to contest elections, he has to be of good character and knowing Islamic injunctions...and one of the few simple and short ways is to ask him these things. So what is the harm? Asking Islamic things isn't a crime is it?
BTW, they also ask you this stuff in ISSB!
Comments please. This isn't a religious thread, rather a thread which focuses on the how to implement the constitution, and whether this is the right way.
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I have also added a poll.