What is the ruling on taking money from polytheists to complete the construction of a mosque?
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The questioner : Is it permissible to take, for example, money from polytheists for the expenses of the mosque? If a polytheist donates a sum of money to build a mosque, is this permissible?
The Shaykh : We do not see that as permissible, and we will not makeAl-Mustadrak lil-Hakim 25:333
The questioner : So, if someone donates, do we return the money to him?
The Shaykh : Yes, that is correct.
The Shaykh : We do not see that as permissible, and we will not make
a path for the disbelievers over the believers
للكافرين على المؤمنين سبيلاًThe questioner : So, if someone donates, do we return the money to him?
The Shaykh : Yes, that is correct.
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