Is it permissible for a non-Muslim to read the Qur'an?

The Shaykh : I am saying non-Muslim, non-Muslim, Muslim or disbeliever?

The questioner : A disbeliever.

The Shaykh : Is it permissible to be a disbeliever?

The questioner : He is a disbeliever.

The Shaykh : What is your question?

The questioner : Shaykh, is it permissible for a non-Muslim to read the Qur'an?

The Shaykh : O Shaykh, may Allah guide you, is reading the Qur'an more important or disbelief?

The questioner : Disbelief.

The Shaykh : Okay, is it permissible to be a disbeliever? The answer: No.

The questioner : O Shaykh.

The Shaykh : Okay, if Allah wills, good.

The questioner: Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : Welcome, peace be upon you.

The questioner : Our Shaykh, how are you?

The Shaykh : Welcome.

The questioner : If Allah wills, well?

The Shaykh : May Allah bless you.