Non-muslim wanting to go to mosque

Question

I have a friend who is non-Muslim. He pleaded me to bring him to the Mosque for Jumu'ah Salaat for the purpose of seeing what we do in the Mosque. Should I take him?

zd · Answer

You may bring him. Ask him to take a bath and let him sit in the back from where he may watch the entire proceedings. However, some Shaafi scholars are of the opinion that he should not be allowed in the Musjid, in this case let him view from the window or door.