Is it permissible for a Muslim man to rent out his house to a non-Muslim for use as a church or synagogue?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Leasing
Primary text
It is impermissible for a man to rent out his house to be made a church or a synagogue. This is the opinion held by the majority of scholars. The evidence for this prohibition rests upon the principle that renting the property for such a purpose constitutes facilitating a forbidden act, similar to renting out one's slave for illicit purposes.
Supporting text
Abu Hanifa permitted this if the house is located in the rural areas (as-Sawaad). His two companions disagreed with him on this specific concession.