Can non Muslims go to Medina?

Non-Muslims may enter Medina, but must keep distance from the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi.
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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.
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Are non-Muslims allowed to visit Madina?

Non-Muslims are prohibited from visiting Mecca and advised not to enter parts of central Medina, where the mosque is located.
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Who can enter Medina?

It should be kept in mind that Non-Muslims including Hindus are allowed to enter into any Masjid of the world except Mecca and Madina. Dr. Zakir Naik: As we need a visa to enter any country of the world, one of the visa requirements to enter Mecca and Madina is to be a Muslim.
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Can Christians go to Mecca?

Can non-Muslims do the hajj? No. Although Christians and Jews believe in the God of Abraham, they are not allowed to perform the hajj. Indeed, the government of Saudi Arabia forbids all non-Muslims from entering the holy city of Mecca at all.
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Can Quran be given to non-Muslims?

A major misunderstanding is prevalent not only among non-Muslims but among Muslims too that the Quran is of Muslims or for Muslims. This is far removed from reality. The Quran is addressed to all of mankind and keeps a treasure open to anyone who approaches to it with an open heart and unprejudiced mind.
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Can Hindu go to Saudi Arabia?

Only Muslims are allowed to acquired the nationality and all of the Hindus living the nation are foreigner based Expatriate and tourism on working and tourist permit.
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Can non-Muslims live in Saudi Arabia?

While Saudi Arabia does allow non-Muslims to live in Saudi Arabia to work, they may not practice religion publicly. According to the government of the United Kingdom: The public practice of any form of religion other than Islam is illegal; as is an intention to convert others.
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Can non-Muslims visit Saudi Arabia?

Visiting Medina as a Non-Muslim is allowed by Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia prohibits public non-Muslim religious activities. Non-Muslim worshipers risk arrest, imprisonment, lashing, deportation, and sometimes torture for engaging in overt religious activity that attracts official attention.
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Why Non-Muslims are not allowed in Mecca?

Furthermore, restriction non-Muslims are aimed to provide a place of peace for the followers of Islam and preserve the sanctity of the holy city. If non-Muslims and tourists are allowed to enter the city, this would simply add to the congestion and detract from the spirituality of the pilgrimage visit.
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Can tourists enter Mecca?

Mecca is the one city that remains off-limits to non-Muslim tourists. Mecca and Medina are the two holiest cities for Muslims who visit for the Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages.
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Can tourists go to Makkah?

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam where the pilgrimage or Hajj to Mecca is celebrated. This destination is only for Muslim tourists.
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Can I take my Bible to Saudi Arabia?

The public practice of any form of religion other than Islam is illegal; as is an intention to convert others. However, the Saudi authorities accept the private practice of religions other than Islam, and you can bring a religious text into the country as long as it is for your personal use.
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Can Christians enter Saudi?

Saudi Arabia allows Christians to enter the country as foreign workers for work or tourism, but does not allow them to practice their faith openly.
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Can you wear a cross in Saudi Arabia?

In fact, it is so strictly prohibited to the extent that Christians cannot walk around wearing a cross, and if spotted, they will face harassment and possible charges because it is considered a punishable offense by the local authorities.
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Is Christianity allowed in Dubai?

Is Christianity legal in UAE? Christians and other religions are allowed to have their places of worship in Dubai. However, they cannot convert a muslim into their religion, however, they can convert to Islam if they want.
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Is music illegal in Saudi Arabia?

However, music is considered "sinful" or "haram" by Wahhabi Muslims, including Salah Al Budair who is the Imam of the Grand mosque in Medina. This is based in part on certain Ahadith which speak negatively of non-percussion musical instruments and the idea that music and art are distractions from God.
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Is music allowed in Islam?

Prohibited, no exceptions except maybe call to prayer

Those who believe the Quran and hadith "strictly" prohibits music include the Salafi and Deobandi. The Quran does not specifically refer to music itself.
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Is there a church in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia, the home of Islam, has outlawed churches and punished Christian worship for decades. The kingdom's 1.4 million Christians meet in secret, but authorities are signaling more openness.
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Which is fastest-growing religion in the world?

Statistics commonly measure the absolute number of adherents, the percentage of the absolute growth per-year, and the growth of converts in the world. Studies in the 21st century suggest that, in terms of percentage and worldwide spread, Islam is the fastest-growing major religion in the world.
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Can Hindu read Quran?

No need for religious conversions in India as Hindus are free to read Quran or Bible, says Uma Bharti - The Hindu.
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What must you do before touching the Quran?

Before reading the Qur'an Muslims must perform a ritual wash, known as wudu , and ensure that they are using an approved translation of the Qur'an if they are not in a position to read it in the original Arabic.
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Who can read Quran?

So women may recite or read the Quran, either from memory or from the Quran mushaf (book) itself. Scholars of fiqh agree that someone who is not purified CANNOT touch the Quran because Allah says in the Quran “None shall touch it except the purified” (Waqiah: 79).
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Can you bring condoms to Saudi Arabia?

There isn't any problem.
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