How far it is justifiable in the eyes of Shariah to allow a non-Muslim politician in the Mehrab area of a Masjid (beside the Imam right after the Namaz) to derive political gain (to see off and wish the Pilgrimages)?
Answer:
(Fatwa: 1766/1241/L=1432)
The arrangement of farewell ceremony for Hajis is not good as per the Shariah. Hence one should avoid it.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband