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Most Common Questions asked by
Non-Muslims
Question:
Why are non-Muslims not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah?
Answer:
It is true that non-Muslims are not allowed in the holy cities of Makkah
and Madinah, by law. The following points will serve to elucidate the
possible reasoning behind such a restriction.
1. All citizens are not permitted in the cantonment
area
I am a citizen of India. Yet, I am not permitted to enter certain restricted
areas like the cantonment. In every country there are certain areas where
a common citizen of that country cannot enter. Only a citizen who is enrolled
in the military or those who are connected with the defence of the country
are allowed in the cantonment area. Similarly Islam is a Universal Religion
for the entire world and for all human beings. The cantonment areas of
Islam are the two holy cites of Makkah and Madinah. Here only those who
believe in Islam and are involved in the defence of Islam i.e. the Muslims
are allowed.
I am a citizen of India. Yet, I am not permitted to enter certain restricted
areas like the cantonment. In every country there are certain areas where
a common citizen of that country cannot enter. Only a citizen who is enrolled
in the military or those who are connected with the defence of the country
are allowed in the cantonment area. Similarly Islam is a Universal Religion
for the entire world and for all human beings. The cantonment areas of
Islam are the two holy cites of Makkah and Madinah. Here only those who
believe in Islam and are involved in the defence of Islam i.e. the Muslims
are allowed.
2. Visa to enter Makkah and Madinah
- Whenever a person travels to a foreign country he has to first apply
for a visa i.e. the permission to enter that country. Every country
has its own rules, regulations and requirements for issuing a visa.
Unless their critera are satisfied they will not issue a visa.
- One of the countries which is very strict in issuing a visa is the
United States of America, especially when issuing visas to citizens
of the third world. They have several conditions and requirements to
be fulfilled before they issue a visa.
- When I visited Singapore, it was mentioned on their immigration form
- death to drug traffickers. If I want to visit Singapore I have to
abide by the rules. I cannot say that death penalty is a barbaric punishment.
Only if I agree with their requirements and conditions will I be permitted
to enter the country.
- The Visa - The primary condition required for any human being to enter
Makkah or Madina is to say with his lips, La ila ha illallah Muhammed
ur Rasulullah meaning that 'there is no God but Allah and Muhammed (pbuh)
is His Messenger.'
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