It's forbidden by Muslim law. It has to do with idolatry, especially if there is an image of God anywhere in the church. However, there should be some wiggle room if it is a plain church with no images of Jesus, God, etc.
Before going off on a Muslim over this, remember that a conservative Jew is also forbidden from entering, or even going close to, a church due to the idolatry issue.
"Before going off on a Muslim over this, remember that a conservative Jew is also forbidden from entering, or even going close to, a church due to the idolatry issue."
We could go into the basement --- just not the chapel proper or the alcove.
Went to a lot of receptions and skipped the weddings, in my youth. First in line for the booze. :)
Yeah, I know all that. When I was younger Catholics were discouraged from entering protestant Churches. That is when I decided that it was just silly. I have been in Buddhist Temples, Mosques, Jewish Temples and Catholic Churches with no ill effects. It is the only area where our courts uphold allowing a person to be offend and thus prevent everyone else from partaking of something (ie. Christian/Jewish churches).
The discrimination must be stopped and not defended in the name of one religions rules. My religion is against homosexuality, but I don't notice the court allowing me to be offended by that and outlawing the behavior. Rules should apply equally to everyone, not just the easily offended Muslims.