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What is the greeting of the Sacred Mosque?

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Question:
A questioner asks: Is the greeting of the Sacred Mosque tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah) or praying two rak'ahs?

Answer:
For one coming from a journey, the greeting of the Sacred Mosque is tawaf. As for one residing in Makkah, the greeting of the Sacred Mosque is to pray two rak'ahs when he enters the mosque. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هي تحية المسجد الحرام؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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