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IRSYAD HUKUM 271: HUKUM NON MUSLIM MASUK KE DALAM MASJID
What is the ruling on a non-Muslim entering a mosque?
Short answer
A non-Muslim is permitted to enter mosques other than Masjid al-Haram, which is the view preferred in this irsyad and held by the majority of past and contemporary scholars.
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
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A non-Muslim is permitted to enter mosques other than Masjid al-Haram, which is the view preferred in this irsyad and held by the majority of past and contemporary scholars. Entry into Masjid al-Haram is prohibited for polytheists according to the majority, based on Surah al-Taubah verse 28. Scholars who permit entry set conditions such as a good purpose, for example learning about Islam or visiting, and permission from the mosque management. A second view prohibits non-Muslims from entering mosques, but it is not the one adopted.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara tuntasnya, kami mentarjihkan pandangan yang mengharuskan non-Muslim masuk ke dalam masjid kecuali Masjid al-Haram, dan inilah pandangan majoriti ulama terdahulu mahupun kontemporari.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM 271: HUKUM NON MUSLIM MASUK KE DALAM MASJID”, 22 November 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/2793-irsyad-al-fatwa-271-hukum-non-muslim-masuk-ke-dalam-masjid. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-non-muslim-entering-mosque/