Non-Muslims entering Musjids

Q:

1. Are non-Muslims allowed in masjids? Can Non-Muslims be invited into the masajid by Muslims?

2. Can non-Muslims enter into Makkah or Madinah or the Haram boundaries?

3. Can we invite non-Muslims to our house for lunch/dinner or their bad company could affect our Iman as well? Can we be friends with non-muslims?

A:

1. What do they wish to acheive in the musjid?

2. The Saudi Arabian law prohibits this.

3. To become friendly with disbelievers is not at all appropriate.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)