Is it possible for an Orthodox Christian to enter a mosque? Is it possible for Orthodox Christians to enter a mosque?

Question: Non-Muslims, both men and women, often come to our mosque. They come in to see how the mosque is built from the inside and how we pray. They are surprised by many things, the same carpet on the floor and that you need to take off your shoes before entering. And yet the question continues to bother me: is it possible for non-Muslims to enter the mosque?

Answer:

Imam ar-Ramli in the book “Nihayat al-Mukhtaj” states:

أما الكافر فله دخوله إن أذن له فيه مسلم ... ودعت حاجة إلى دخوله سواء أكان جنبا أم لا

“Non-Muslims have the right to enter the mosque even if they are in a state of janabat (a state where they have to do the obligatory bath); if any Muslim allows them to do so; if they have a need to enter the mosque.”

... أما الكافرة إذا كانت حائضا وأمنت التلويث ... والأقرب حمل المنع على عدم حاجتها الشرعية وعدمه على وجود حاجتها الشرعية .

“As for a non-Muslim woman who is on her menstrual cycle, she can also enter the mosque if there is no fear of dirtying the premises; if she has a need related to Sharia (for example, to get an answer to a Sharia question, etc.). If she does not have a Sharia requirement, then entering the mosque is prohibited.”

Commenting on the above, Imam al-Shabramallisi writes:

( قوله : ودعت حاجة) أي تتعلق بمصلحتنا كبناء المسجد ولو تيسر غيره ، أو تتعلق به لكن حصولها من جهتنا كاستفتائه أو دعواه عند قاض .

“The word “need” means a need that we (Muslims) need, for example, the construction of a mosque (repair, etc.), even if it is possible to hire a Muslim for this. Or if a non-religious person has a need to satisfy his interest, for example, he wants to receive an answer to a question from the imam, etc., or if he wants to file a complaint with Qadi.” (See: Nihayat al-Mukhtaj, vol. 1, p. 219).

Imam an-Nawawi in the book “Rawzat at-Talibin” notes:

ولا يؤذن له في دخولها لأكل ولا نوم، لكن يؤذن لسماع القرآن أو الحديث والعلم، قال الروياني: وكذا لحاجته إلى مسلم، أو حاجة مسلم إليه .

“You cannot allow a non-Muslim to enter a mosque to eat or sleep, but you can allow him to listen to the reading of the Koran, Hadith, and Sharia sciences. Imam Ar-Ra'yani adds: “You can also allow him to enter the mosque if he needs something from a Muslim in the mosque, or a Muslim in the mosque needs something from him.” (See: Ravzat at-Talibin, vol. 9, p. 499).

Imam an-Nawawi also writes in the book “Al-Majmoo’”:

قال أصحابنا: لا يمكن كافر من دخول حرم مكة .

“The scholars of our (Shafi’i) madhhab say that non-Muslims should not be allowed to enter the territory of the Haram (the city of Mecca and a certain area around it).” (See: Al-Majmu', vol. 2, p. 201).

The famous scholar of the Hanafi madhhab, Ibn Abidin, in his commentary “Radd al-Mukhtar”, conveys the words of Imam al-Sarkhasi:

فأما عندنا لا يمنعون كما لا يمنعون عن دخول سائر المساجد .

“According to our (Hanafi) madhhab, it is impossible to prohibit non-believers from entering Masjid-ul-Haram (the mosque in Mecca), as well as other mosques.” (See: Radd al-Mukhtar, vol. 4, p. 209).

Conclusion:

1. Non-believers have the right to enter any mosque, except mosques on the territory of the Haram (Mecca and a certain area around it), if any adult Muslim or Muslim woman gives them permission to do so; if they have a need to go to the mosque, for example, to learn something about Islam, etc.

2. According to the madhhab of Imam Abu Hanifa, non-Muslims have the right to enter any mosque without any conditions.

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Muslim men go to the mosque at least once a week to perform rituals of worship. Mosques are the houses of the Almighty, and people who visit them become guests of the Creator.

When a person comes to visit someone, he tries to comply with the rules of decency accepted in this society. The situation is similar with mosques, when visiting which a believer must adhere to a number of religious and ethical norms.

When going to a mosque, one should remember that the first step into its door should be taken with the right foot, since the Messenger of the Almighty (s.g.w.) instructed that “It is Sunnah to enter the mosque with the right foot” (Hakim).

At the entrance to mosques, as a rule, there are seats to make it convenient for visitors to take off their shoes, which should be put away in a specially designated place (shelves, a separate wardrobe or a section of the floor). One of the hadiths quoted by Ahmad says that the Prophet (s.a.w.) ordered believers to cleanse mosques of dirt. In addition, if a person leaves his shoes right on the walkway, this may make it difficult for other people to enter the mosque.

A Muslim, upon entering the house of Allah, must greet his brothers in faith, since the Messenger of God (s.g.w.) said: “Truly, the closest people to Allah are those who greet others first” (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi). In this case, it is advisable to use its full form when greeting, namely: “Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.” By using such an address, the believer earns himself more reward than for a regular greeting.

Before sitting down, it is advisable for the believer to perform a prayer of greeting to the mosque, as advised by the Grace of the Worlds, Muhammad (s.g.w.), according to the hadiths of Bukhari. This prayer consists of 2 rak'ahs, the procedure for performing which is no different from, except for the intention (niyat).

If, upon entering the mosque, you find that one of the believers is performing prayer, then you should not pass in front of him if there is no obstacle in front of him. The Messenger of the Merciful and Merciful (s.g.w.) said: “If the one who passes in front of the one performing the prayer knew about the gravity of this sin, then instead of passing, he would prefer to stand 40” (Bukhari, Muslim). In this case, it is not known what the Prophet (s.a.w.) meant when speaking about 40 - days, months, years, rakats or prayers.

In the event that it is very urgent to pass in front of the person praying, then it is allowed to put up some kind of barrier, which can serve as, for example, a jacket or bag.

Remember that you are not alone in the mosque, which means you should take into account the rights of other Muslims. For example, if the mosque is very crowded, then there is no need to sit in a lounging position, thereby depriving other believers of space.

While in the mosque, Muslims should not talk loudly, especially on abstract topics that are not related to issues of worship, especially if at that moment the adhan or sermon is being heard, or the Koran is being read. During their stay in the mosque, believers can be busy with different things. Some can simply sit and wait for prayer, others read the Koran at this time, others pray, and others surf social networks using gadgets. And by raising your voice, you can distract a fellow believer who is praying or reading the Koran.

God's Prophet (s.g.w.) warned about the appearance of such people: “Before the offensive, people will appear who will gather in mosques in groups, and with an imam, and they will have dunya (worldly affairs)! Do not sit with them, for the Almighty has no need for them!” (Hakim, Tabarani).

In addition, trading activities are strictly prohibited in mosques. Unfortunately, a similar phenomenon occurs in some houses of worship. The Prophet (s.g.w.) said: “Do not engage in trade in mosques, do not argue and do not raise your voice there...” (Ibn Majah).

If during your stay in the mosque you hear the azan or the reading of the Koran, or the sermon of the imam, then you must listen silently, since, firstly, you will not interfere with others’ listening, and secondly, you will not elevate worldly conversations above the reading of the Koran , and thirdly, if a person listens carefully, then he has the right to claim the reward of the Lord of the worlds.

It is obvious that a believer, while in a mosque, should pray in the prescribed manner so that his prayer is accepted by the Almighty, and so that for it he receives a reward and deserves forgiveness of sins. According to the hadith, the Prophet (s.w.w.) instructed: “If the servant of Allah performs the prayer correctly, the angels read a prayer for him as long as he is in the place where he performed the prayer” (Muslim).

Believers who are guests of their Creator, while in the mosque, should read dua, asking the Lord for the forgiveness of sins and the granting of blessings in both worlds.

In addition, it should be remembered that it is not advisable for believers to sleep in the “house of Allah” without having good reasons for this. An exception to this rule may be situations when a Muslim has lost his home or when he is on the road and decides to rest in a mosque.

Advantages of visiting mosques

– Getting a bigger reward– for each prayer in a Muslim house of worship, believers receive a reward that is many times greater than the reward for prayer at home. One of the hadiths says that for collective prayer the Almighty has promised a reward that is 27 times higher than the barakat for individual prayer (Muslim).

– Unity of the Ummah– by visiting mosques, we become closer to our brothers in faith, which, in turn, contributes to the unity of the Muslim Ummah.

– Visiting mosques- guests of Allah. As has already been said, mosques are , which means those who visit them, those who respond to the invitation of the Lord, are His guests.

- The acquisition of knowledge– a believer can gain new knowledge about religion during a sermon or during Islamic courses.

The word "mosque" comes from the Arabic word "masjid", which means "to prostrate". That is, a mosque is a place of worship and prayer. Mosques serve Muslims for general prayers, and also, sometimes, as places for people to gather and teach the basics of Muslim doctrine.

In accordance with this, there is a strict etiquette for behavior in the mosque. Not only followers of Islam, but also representatives of other religions can visit these places of worship, but, of course, only if people behave appropriately. So, what should you never do in a mosque?

1. You must enter the mosque with your right foot.

At the same time, the Muslim is obliged to say: “O Almighty, open the gates of your mercy.” In addition, upon entering the room, a Muslim must greet everyone by saying “As-salamu alaikum.” At the same time, you need to say hello even if there is no one in the mosque, since it is believed that angels are always present in the temple.

2. You cannot enter the mosque wearing shoes. This applies to both men and women, Muslims and people of other faiths. Therefore, when going to a mosque, say, on an excursion, you should make sure that your socks are clean and not full of holes. Shoes are left in special lockers at the entrance, but if you wish, you can take them with you in a bag.

3. You should also think about clothes. It should be clean and beautiful. Both men and women should cover their knees and shoulders, and women should cover their heads with a scarf so that their hair is not visible. Muslim women dress so that only their hands, feet and face are visible (however, in some countries they also hide their faces), and the clothes should not be too bright or tight. This is what representatives of other religions should be guided by if they do not want to cause indignation among Muslims.

4. Under no circumstances should anyone visit the mosque if they have recently eaten garlic and onions. The Prophet Muhammad said this: “Whoever eats onions, garlic or leeks should not come near our mosque, because the angels are irritated by what irritates the sons of Adam.” In other words, no stench is allowed in the mosque. It is even permissible for men to use incense in moderation. But women, on the contrary, should not use perfume. It is believed that the aroma emanating from a woman can interfere with the prayerful concentration of men. This is probably why women pray in the mosque in special rooms separated from those where men gather.

5. In addition, women are prohibited from visiting the mosque on “special days.”

6. It is forbidden to pass in front of a person performing namaz. The hadith (hadith is the legend about the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, which affects the peculiarities of the life of the Muslim community) says: “If the one passing directly in front of the one praying knew what he was doing, then standing for forty years would be better for him than passing directly in front of him "

7. You can sit on the floor in the mosque, but under no circumstances should you sit with your feet pointing towards the Kaaba. The Kaaba is the main shrine of Islam; the Kaaba temple is located in Saudi Arabia, in the city of Mecca. The direction to Mecca in every mosque is indicated by an empty niche in the wall called the mihrab. It is towards the mihrab that the faces of those praying are turned.

8. You cannot make noise in the mosque.

9. Men and women visiting the mosque as part of a tour should not hold hands, hug or kiss, even if they are husband and wife.

10. You cannot visit the mosque while drunk. In addition, a mentally ill person will not be allowed into the mosque. If anyone wishes to take a small child on an excursion, they should be aware that their behavior may disturb other people. If the child is naughty, you need to leave the mosque with him.

11. Usually, guests are allowed to take photographs in the mosque. But it should be remembered that believers should not be photographed during prayer.

12. You need to leave the mosque with your left foot. Muslims say: “Allah, forgive my sins.”

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Orthodox believers who see a large number of Muslim churches in their cities or while traveling to other countries ask themselves the question: is it possible for an Orthodox to enter a mosque? There is a whole set of rules for this that apply to all believers, as well as Orthodox Christians who want to visit the mosque. To answer the question whether an Orthodox Christian can go to a mosque and find out the rules, you need to turn to Muslim sources, which tell in detail about the rules of conduct in a mosque. All questions were answered by Munir, Hazrat Beyusov, who is the imam of the Leningrad region.

Many people want to visit the mosque

According to Imam Munir, every believer or non-believer may want to visit the mosque, and according to the Muslim faith, it is one of the best places for prayer. Every Muslim can come to the mosque while praying, and Friday is considered a holy day for every Muslim believer; he performs Juma prayer every week. Each mosque has its own imams, this is the same as the priests, as well as people who sing the azan, in addition, there is always a watchman and a cleaner in the mosque.

The imam of the mosque meets everyone who visits the temple and can explain what needs to be done, in addition, he prays together with the believers. Azanchey is the person who calls for prayer; his duties include monitoring the prayer schedule, in addition, he helps during public prayer. The watchman and the cleaner do their job of protecting and cleaning the temple, which is very important. The entire territory of the mosque is fenced and is considered a sacred area, as believers come to pray, get rid of sin, and also try to learn to read the Koran, this will allow them to become closer to the Almighty. That is, according to Muslim teaching, when a person goes to a mosque, he does not visit it as a guest, but visits the house of the Creator.

If a person is Orthodox or another religion, then the Muslim faith does not prohibit visiting, but simple rules must be followed. This began with the words of the famous imam Abu Hanif, who said that the Prophet, after his sermons, could receive a delegation of Christians in a Muslim temple, in addition, when there were conflicts, supporters of Islam helped prisoners and hid them in the mosque.

Strong odors are prohibited

You should definitely know that you should not eat garlic or onions before visiting. This rule was adopted due to the specific smell. The fact is that it is believed that such a “aroma” will interfere with concentration and cause bad feelings. In addition, some odors can be included here - tobacco smoke, sweat, various ointments, cheap colognes. In the house of the Almighty, the person praying should not be distracted, there should be no strong smells of plants, and food can be taken at home after prayer is performed.

There is even a hadith where one of the Prophet’s companions told an interesting story:

No sooner had the Muslims taken Khaybar than they began to use a spice called garlic. In the evening the Muslims went to the temple. When the Prophet smelled garlic, he said that anyone who eats even a little of this plant should not come to the mosque. The believers thought that the Messenger of Allah had forbidden garlic, but then quickly dispelled their doubts, since the Prophet said that he could not forbid what the Almighty had permitted.

You cannot cross the path of someone performing namaz in a mosque.

Another rule that must be followed is visiting the mosque early. Arriving at the mosque, you will be able to take the best place, there will be very few people and then everyone will be able to examine the decoration of the walls, see patterns and much more. The main thing is that a non-Muslim should not interfere with the person praying and should not pass in front of the head of the person performing the prayer.

There is one more rule, but it can be rejected, although everyone can take note. The fact is that the best way to get to a Muslim temple is on foot. Usually this rule applies to those who have a temple nearby, when it is very easy to reach it on foot. The fact is that the Prophet himself asked that everyone get to the mosque slowly, so that there is no rush. For example, in the modern world, many people do not have time for prayer, so they have to run.

In addition, the Imam shared his thoughts about the religion itself and confirmed that the Islamic faith has given the whole world a unique culture, a magnificent moral heritage and much more.

Therefore, every Muslim tries to follow the instructions of the Prophet himself. Believers of different faiths are required to follow the rules of visiting mosques, so they will always be clean and calm. Modern people have always admired the grandeur and beauty of Muslim temples.