Which is better, Makkah or al-Madinah?
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Question:
May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. Abu 'Abdullah says: O Shaykh, I frequently visit Makkah and al-Madinah. Which is better in terms of reward, Makkah or al-Madinah, with evidence?
Answer:
There is no doubt that Makkah is better. Prayer in al-Masjid al-Haram is worth a hundred thousand prayers in any other place, while prayer in the Prophet's Mosque (peace and blessings be upon him) is worth a thousand prayers in any other place. So Makkah is better because it is the safe land, it contains the Ancient House, and it contains the sites of Hajj and 'Umrah. Therefore, it is better without a doubt. Yes.
May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. Abu 'Abdullah says: O Shaykh, I frequently visit Makkah and al-Madinah. Which is better in terms of reward, Makkah or al-Madinah, with evidence?
Answer:
There is no doubt that Makkah is better. Prayer in al-Masjid al-Haram is worth a hundred thousand prayers in any other place, while prayer in the Prophet's Mosque (peace and blessings be upon him) is worth a thousand prayers in any other place. So Makkah is better because it is the safe land, it contains the Ancient House, and it contains the sites of Hajj and 'Umrah. Therefore, it is better without a doubt. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2469 - أيهما أفضل مكة أم المدينة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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