چکیده:
One of the manifestations of people's participation in the political arena is their presence at the ballot boxes. Although this practice in its current form does not have a long history, does this very concept—meaning the participation of people in political affairs and expressing their opinions—have a precedent in the distant past, particularly during the early period of Islam? This writing seeks to prove that this same meaning existed before Islam under the title of 'Bay'ah' (allegiance), and Islam confirmed and endorsed it, and the continuous practice of Muslims has been based on it; furthermore, there is no conceptual difference between voting and allegiance. Therefore, most of the claims regarding the differences and discrepancies between the concepts of these two words are critiqued, and ultimately, the identical conditions of allegiance and voting are presented.
خلاصه ماشینی:
Although this action in its current form does not have a long history; however, does this very concept, meaning the participation of people in political affairs and the expression of their opinions, have a precedent in the distant past and especially in the early days of Islam or not?
(Makarem, 1363: Vol. 22, 70 and 1413 AH: Vol. 1, 518) It can even be claimed that this meaning was common in other nations as well; instinctively, various tribes, when they felt the need for a leader and commander to preserve their tribal system and defend their interests and benefits, would gather around someone they considered suitable and worthy for this task, and after discussion and stating their needs and conditions, they would choose him as their leader by shaking hands with him, and through handshaking, his guardianship and leadership would be established.
Examination of the Arguments of Those Who Believe in the Difference Between Vote and Bay'ah With the explanations provided regarding the concept of vote (ra'y) and bay'ah, it became clear that both are considered in some way a type of political expression and commitment to it.
In any case, although voting and bay'ah have been raised at two different times, the concept and intention of both are one meaning that everyone can express their political opinion freely, with will, choice, and presence in society.
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