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Hukum Dan Panduan Orang Bukan Islam Masuk Ke Dalam Masjid
Are non-Muslims allowed to enter a mosque, and what are the guidelines?
Short answer
The Perlis fatwa committee rules that non-Muslims may enter a mosque for purposes permitted by Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa Negeri Perlis
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Perlis fatwa committee rules that non-Muslims may enter a mosque for purposes permitted by Islamic law. They must have a permissible purpose, such as learning about religious matters or other lawful affairs, dress modestly or wear clothing provided by the mosque administration, keep the mosque clean, and not disturb Muslims who are worshipping. Muslims are also expected to set a good example as a form of da'wah and to make it easier for non-Muslims to learn about Islam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus bagi orang bukan Islam masuk ke dalam masjid untuk perkara yang dibenarkan syara'.
Read the full fatwa on the Perlis website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Hukum Dan Panduan Orang Bukan Islam Masuk Ke Dalam Masjid”, date not stated. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/himpunan-fatwa-negeri/97-hukum-dan-panduan-orang-bukan-islam-masuk-ke-dalam-masjid. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-non-muslims-entering-mosque-guidelines/