Non-Muslims Visiting Mosques
Question: I am considering Islam but I have not converted yet. I am still reading about Islam and Muslims. I want to go the mosque to learn more. I am not sure about people's reaction to this. So I am not sure if I will be welcome in a mosque if I am not Muslims. Please advice. Have any converts had the same concern before their conversion? Answer: Salam/Peace, Thank you for your question. It is a delight for me to answer it if this may help you in a small way to come closer to accepting Islam in your life. There is no reason at all why you may not visit a mosque. In fact, it would be better to say that you are most welcome to visit a mosque if your intention is good and you have respect for the place and for the worship that takes place there. The only people who would not be welcome to visit would be those whose intentions were to show disrespect to the place or to Islam, to cause harm to those present or those whose inappropriate dress or behavior caused offence to the Muslims w...
