Did the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) allow pagan temples?

- Were pagan temples allowed or not allowed in the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
- What was the decree on polytheists who had pagan temples in the Arabian Peninsula?
- Were they allowed to have pagan temples there as long as they did not bring idols from outside, or were pagan temples also destroyed and not allowed?
- Were pagans allowed freedom of religion in their own homes?

Dear Brother / Sister,

The Prophet (pbuh) ordered the expulsion of the polytheists from the Arabian Peninsula.

The wisdom behind this order might be that this peninsula was a pure Islamic city and that it met the needs of those who wanted to learn Islam by seeing it, and it aimed to prevent corruption.

There are different explanations as to what geographical boundaries this order of the Prophet (pbuh) covers. One of those views that are generally accepted is as follows:

The place where Jews, Christians and polytheists were ordered to leave is specifically Makkah and Madinah.

Umar's expulsion of the Jews to Tayma, which is in the Arabian Peninsula but outside the Hejaz region, supports this view.

Accordingly, members of all religions are allowed to live and worship according to their beliefs in the Islamic geography outside Makkah and Madinah.

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