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If a Muslim man is homosexual, may he still enter a mosque for his daily prayers or to attend Friday prayers? And can he still fast for Ramadan? Or is his every action considered invalid?

Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Engaging in haram acts does not mean one abandons their devotion to Allah ta'ala and their 'ibadah.

Indeed, it is even more important to stress on that, for the purpose of hopefully empowering oneself to become more obedient to God and stay away from sin.

Yes, this man should continue to pray, fast, and perform everything else required by him as a Muslim. If done in the correct way, they will also be valid as well.

With prayers for your success.

Are non-Muslims not supposed to be allowed inside a mosque? If true, what are the Islamic references supporting this position?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This matter has different opinions among the Maraaji' of Taqleed who are the highest in Islamic knowledge. Many of them e.g. Ayatullah Sistani and Ayatullah Sayyed Sa'eed al-Hakeem say that non Muslims are not allowed to enter Masjid according to obligatory precaution but they are allowed to inter all other religious places like Islamic centers and Husainiyya and Imam bargah etc.

'Other Scholars e.g. Ayatullah Kho'ee and Ayatullah Waheed Khurasani say that non Muslims are allowed to enter usual Masjids "except Masjid al-Haraam " if they don't carry with them any item which can make the Masjid Najis.

Wassalam.

I am a Muslim studying in China and there is only one mosque in my city. They only open it for Jumu'ah prayer but close it thereafter. In this situation, are we allowed to pray at home?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, we are allowed to pray at home especially when the Mosque is closed. Friday prayer has its conditions where ever it was established e.g. minimum number of participant is five, and the Imam of Jum'ah must be 'Adil (pious believer who does not commit sins) and other conditions.