FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
Orang Kafir Menziarahi Masjid
Are non-Muslims permitted to visit a mosque?
Short answer
The Federal Territory Syariah Legal Consultative Committee ruled that it is permissible for non-Muslims to visit a mosque.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Federal Territory Syariah Legal Consultative Committee ruled that it is permissible for non-Muslims to visit a mosque. The permission is subject to conditions: visits are made at designated times, they do not enter the prayer area or hall, they dress modestly and cover the aurat, they avoid noise and do not pollute the mosque or its grounds, and they follow instructions from the mosque or its officers.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa HARUS bagi orang kafir menziarahi masjid, walau bagaimanapun mesyuarat BERSETUJU menetapkan beberapa peraturan :
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Orang Kafir Menziarahi Masjid”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/ORANG%20KAFIR%20MENZIARAHI%20MASJID. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/non-muslims-visiting-a-mosque-ruling/