The ruling on one who permits the construction of churches in the Arabian Peninsula

Question:
A questioner says: If someone permits the construction of churches for Jews and Christians in the Arabian Peninsula, is he a sinner against the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), or is he to be declared a disbeliever? Because his action is considered a form of their support?

Answer:
Without a doubt, he is a sinner against Allah and His Messenger. If he permits them to build churches in the Arabian Peninsula, he has approved their religion in the Arabian Peninsula. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A brief statement on the ruling regarding the construction of churches in the Arabian Peninsula has been issued by the Department of Ifta, and it is printed and distributed.