Ketegasan Rasulullah Berhubung Isu Akidah: Analisis Hadis-Hadis Berkaitan Gereja Dan Salib

Abstract

The organisation of the “Jom Ziarah Gereja” programme under the purview of the Youth and Sports Ministry has spark an intense debate recently. Scholars, muftis, and authoritative parties express their respective views on the issue that are seen to be related to the faith of Muslims. There are among those who take a firm stand, rejecting the clearance that opens the door for Muslims to explore and delve into the activities behind the worship rooms of other religions. While the others restricted with conditional permission, for those who want to enter a church, monastery or any premises that carry out ritual activities for non-Muslims. This paper explores hadiths that are related to the issue of entering a non-Muslim house of worship. The analysis on the sources of related hadith is focusing to matan involving church institutions only, in accordance with the polemics that are floating around in society. The stance and actions of the previous companions, tabi'in and salafussoleh are also included in this study to provide an inclusive and conclusive picture of the issues highlighted. The findings of this study found that the Prophet ﷺ was strict towards elements of other religions that were seen trying to exert influence on Muslims. Even so, conditional consent is given in some situations that are deemed to be essential that require Muslims to enter the church.