4.6. SALAAH IN THE PROPHET’S MASJID
The prohibition of salaah in masjids with graves in them is applicable to all masjids except that of the Prophet. This is due to the many special virtues attributed to prayer in it, not found in any other masjid containing a grave The Prophet himself pointed out this special feature saying, “Do not journey except to three masjids: al-Masjid al-Haraam, al-masjid al-Aqsaa, and this Masjid of mine.”100 He also said: “A Single salaah in this masjid of mine, is better than 1,000 salaahs elsewhere, except al-Masjid al-Haraam.”101 He even assigned special significance to a part of his masjid saying: “The area between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of paradise.” If salaah in the Prophet’s masjid was considered makrooh (disliked), the virtues of his masjid would be negated and it would be made equal with all other masjids. Just as salaah in general has been forbidden at certain times, yet allowed if it has a defined purpose (e.g., janaazah) other than optional prayer, salaah in the prophets masjid is likewise desirable due to its exceptional nature. And Allah forbid, if a grave were to be put in either al-Masjid al-Haraam or al-Masjid al-Aqsaa, salaah would still be desirable in them due to their special virtues and place of honor in the sight of God.
By Bilal Philips
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