QUESTION:
As Salaamu Alaikum,
I have a question that I would like to get your opinion on. Can you invite a non-muslim to attend jumah prayers?
What if the person is a mushrik/hindu?
I have no idea what the ruling is on it, would you help me with that?
ANSWER:
Wa Alaikum As Salaam,
The Salah of Jumu’ah with its khutbah, is a very great act of Ibadah (worship) in Islam, which has been given as a command in the Holy Quran. This sacred form of worship is fulfilled in a collective manner where Muslims gather together and perform their Salah in congregation after forming lines, and standing close together before their Lord, with full devotion, sincerity and humility.
The environment, atmosphere and gathering is a very sacred and holy one, and the special blessings, peace, tranquility and light from Allah descend on this gathering of believers who have left their homes, work and businesses to devote themselves for the worship of Allah to gain his pleasure, blessings and love. Therefore, it is not befitting that a non-Muslim, in whose heart there is kufr or shirk, be a part of this great act of Ibadah (worship) which is filled with only those people who have all testified to the pure Oneness of Allah with their hearts and tongues.
As such, you must not invite a non-Muslim to attend the Jumu’ah Salah. If there is a lecture which is being given, you can invite him to that, so that he may learn about Islam. However, even in this case, you should not invite him to perform Salah with the congregation by joining the lines of the worshippers.
And Allah Knows best
Mufti Waseem Khan
21/10/2025