Are non-Muslims allowed to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Medina?
Are non-Muslims allowed to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, assuming you are allowed into Saudi Arabia in the first place?
Wikivoyage mentions that non-Muslims aren't allowed into central Medina:
WARNING: Non-Muslims are strictly prohibited from entering Central Medina. The minimum penalty is deportation from the country. Documentation will be checked upon entry and anyone not showing proof of being Muslim will be denied entry. However, many parts of the city, notably the outskirts and the Medina Airport, are open to all.
but it only explicitly talks about which hotels are within central Medina, as opposed to the mosque.
Best Answer
Non Muslims are not allowed in prophets mosque in Medina also in Al Masjid Al Haram in Mecca. Non Muslim not allowed in all Mecca city but In Medina some prohibited area are not allowed non Muslims people, another area can access which also Saudi Arabia Government allowed.
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Are tourists allowed in Medina?
Unlike Mecca, Medina is open to everyone, including non-Muslims. This said, non-Muslim visitors are strictly prohibited from going anywhere near the area surrounding Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque.Can non-Muslims go to mosque?
You might question whether a mosque is even open to you, if it would intrusive and disrespectful to go into a place of worship where you believe differently. However, like most churches and other places of worship, most mosques welcome visitors of other faiths.Can non-Muslims go to Medina airport?
The airport is outside the areas of exclusion and so transiting by non-Muslims is allowed. there won't be any problem just stay inside airport.Why Aren't Non-Muslims Allowed To Enter Makkah \u0026 Madinah? - Dr Zakir Naik
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