The ruling on greeting the Prophet and his two companions when visiting the Prophet's Mosque
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: When I visit the Prophet's Mosque, is it obligatory for me to go and greet the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and his two companions?
Answer:
It is not obligatory, but it is recommended. If you pray in the Prophet's Mosque and you are coming from far away, meaning you greet the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and his two companions. As for the one who frequently visits the Prophet's Mosque, or one who resides in Madinah or lives in Madinah, he does not go to greet the Messenger every time he enters. The Companions did not do this. Rather, this is for the one coming from far away, as was the precedent. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: When I visit the Prophet's Mosque, is it obligatory for me to go and greet the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and his two companions?
Answer:
It is not obligatory, but it is recommended. If you pray in the Prophet's Mosque and you are coming from far away, meaning you greet the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and his two companions. As for the one who frequently visits the Prophet's Mosque, or one who resides in Madinah or lives in Madinah, he does not go to greet the Messenger every time he enters. The Companions did not do this. Rather, this is for the one coming from far away, as was the precedent. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 52 من 76/شرح فتح المجيد لشرح كتاب التوحيد/اتخاذ القبور مساجد/صالح الفوزان/العقيدة/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (54:41)
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