I hope it’s not an offensive question but can a gentile use Tefillin for prayer?
Answer:
Not offensive at all. While the gain in wearing them is questionable, there is no prohibition for a gentile to wear tefillin.
Sources:
See Maimonidies, Yad Hachazaka, Laws of Kings, Chapter 10, Law 9-10
I note, that the Radvaz in his comments on Maimonidies (ad loc.) seems to rule stringently in this matter.
I note, that the Radvaz in his comments on Maimonidies (ad loc.) seems to rule stringently in this matter.
Correct, but he refers to a Jew not allowing a non Jew to wear tefillin. However for the non Jew himself there is no problem.
Correct, but he refers to a Jew not allowing a non Jew to wear tefillin. However for the non Jew himself there is no problem.
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