Generally knowing that the entry of non muslim to the land of h{ara>m is forbidden based on su>rah At Taubah verse 28. Islamic scholars have different interpretations to the verse. Arab Saudi Kingdom, the authority of the land, sometimes permits some non muslims to enter it for business interest. What is actually the background of this prohibition? What is the moral idea of this verse? This research uses thematic interpretation methodology with double movement of Fazlur Rahman theory to analyze this verse.
From historical side, prohibition of entering the land of h{ara>m is final statement on the various conflicts faced by Muslims with non Muslim of Mecca at the time. This verse was revealed not to allow non Muslim to be close to the land of hara>m, because non muslim of Mecca were najs for their attitude to disobey the agreement and their paganism behavior. The moral idea of verse 28 of su>rah At-Taubah is the attitude of the political assertiveness of Muslims against those who break the covenant and clear Al Masjid Al H{ara>m from paganism. So, Non Muslims are allowed to enter the land of h{ara>m with the permission of the authority of the area, now Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with some requirements.
This research presents a socio historical view related to the problem which should be considered in deciding Islamic social law in modern era to create Islam rah{matan lil ‘a>lami>n.