What is the ruling on reserving spots in the first rows of the Haram?

Question:
He says: The phenomenon of reserving spots in the first rows of the Haram is widespread. What is the ruling on that? And what is the ruling for the one who reserves the spot and the one for whom it is reserved? It is known that the one who reserves it does so for a fee, and the one for whom it is reserved arrives late to pray in the first rows.

Answer:
This is not permissible. This is not permissible. This is a form of transgression in the Haram. You are wronging people by reserving spots for them, while you yourself do not come until late. It is not permissible. However, if you are present and something prevents you, such as needing to perform wudu or some other urgent matter, and you return, there is no harm in reserving a spot, because you are considered present. But if you reserve a spot and then go to sleep, or go to your worldly affairs, and do not come until late, preventing Muslims who arrive early at the Haram from the spots, then this is not permissible. Yes.