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Is it permissible to pray in a mosque built by an evangelizing organization?

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The conditions for those who are to maintain Allah's mosques are belief in Allah and the Last Day, establishing prayer, giving zakat, and fearing none but Allah, as mentioned in His exalted saying: {Only those shall maintain Allah’s mosques who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and establish prayer and give zakat, and fear none but Allah. It is they who are likely to be guided} (Quran 9:18). The general rule is to prevent disbelievers from building mosques, as they are not qualified for it. However, if a disbeliever builds a mosque or contributes to its expenses, prayer in it is permissible, as long as it is not used as a means of harm.

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