A Labor candidate has resigned just two weeks before the Federal Election after it was revealed he reportedly has ties to Hizb ut-Tahrir.

Christian Kunde was running in the New South Wales seat of Farrer, however he dropped out of the race after his connection to one of the extremist group's Australian spokesman, Uthman Badar, was uncovered, according to the Daily Telegraph.

In addition to his personal connection, the newspaper claims Mr Kunde has previously given speeches comparing gay marriage and marrying a family member.

Labor candidate Christian Kunde (pictured) has resigned just two weeks before the Federal Election after it was revealed he reportedly has ties to Hizb ut-Tahrir

However he rejected claims he was homophobic in a statement on Sunday night, adding his previous words were being misconstrued.

'I disagree with the way my comments are being reported, in fact this distortion is exactly what I have warned about,' he said.

Mr Kunde wrote an article defending Mr Badar in 2014, claiming the preacher was the victim of ad hominem attacks.

'In many articles... Uthman has been labelled an "advocate of honour killings",'the former ALP candidate wrote for the ABC.

Christian Kunde was running in the New South Wales seat of Farrer, however he resigned after his connection to one of the extremist group's Australian spokesman, Uthman Badar, was uncovered

Mr Kunde moderated a debate in Canberra between Mr Badar and American theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss in April 2012

'He has been variously branded a "supporter of terrorism," as well as an "extremist" and a "fundamentalist".

'I should say that I know Uthman Badar personally. He is a brilliant economics graduate, who won the Premier's Award for all round achievement in his Higher School Certificate. Moreover, he is a husband, father, trusted friend and cricket enthusiast.

'The title "Cricket playing father" is unlikely to garner much attention in a headline, so "honour killing advocate" is chosen instead.'

According to reports, Mr Kunde has previously given speeches comparing gay marriage and marrying a family member

Hizb ut-Tahrir Australia's spokesman Uthman Badar (right) and Wassim Doure Ihi prepare to read a statement at a press conference in Sydney

Mr Badar was banned from speaking at the Sydney Opera House in 2014, where he was scheduled to give a lecture titled: 'Honour Killings Are Morally Justified'.

He also moderated a debate between Mr Badar and American theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss at the Australian National University in Canberra in April 2012.

Mr Kunde angered the Labor Party and leader Bill Shorten by not explaining his personal link to Mr Badar and the group, the Daily Telegraph claims.