# Is it okay to vote for women?

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Social Matters
**Madhab (School):** General/Other
**Mufti / Jurist:** Qasim
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://mail.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/733-Is-it-okay-to-vote-for-women

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## Question

Present condition the party which I support , their candidate was a women, I totally disagree to all other parties candidates.Hence is it okay to vote for a women candidate.

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

In addition to the candidates we support, if the candidate is a woman who has the potential to benefit the our  community and the society, we can vote for them https://darulifta.info/f/e51  

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