Does the story of 'Umar with Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with them both) regarding his scribe pose a difficulty for what we mentioned about the permissibility of a disbeliever entering the mosque for a benefit?
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The questioner : Shaykh, does the story of 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) with Abu Musa, when he said, "Remove your scribe," pose a difficulty for what we mentioned about the permissibility of a disbeliever entering the mosque for a benefit?
The Shaykh : No, no, it has no bearing on this, because he wanted to appoint him to a position of authority over the affairs of the Muslims, and a disbeliever entering the mosque does not involve authority. Yes?
The questioner : ... Abu Musa said to him, "Is it ...?" He said, "But he is a scribe."
The Shaykh : I do not remember this, and perhaps 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) noted, meaning, strictness in this matter.
The Shaykh : No, no, it has no bearing on this, because he wanted to appoint him to a position of authority over the affairs of the Muslims, and a disbeliever entering the mosque does not involve authority. Yes?
The questioner : ... Abu Musa said to him, "Is it ...?" He said, "But he is a scribe."
The Shaykh : I do not remember this, and perhaps 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) noted, meaning, strictness in this matter.