Circumambulation on the roof of the Haram and in the courtyard during congestion

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, regarding circumambulation on the roof of the Haram, is there a difference of opinion among scholars even if there is no congestion, or if the congestion in the courtyard is light? I hope for clarification regarding which is preferable. Is there a difference?

Answer:
By Allah, circumambulation on the ground, if possible, is the safest course of action. Circumambulation in the air, meaning in the upper rows, involves a difference of opinion between scholars, and it is not needed except in cases of necessity. If a person is forced to circumambulate in the upper rows, that is due to hardship. However, if he is not forced, he should circumambulate on the ground to avoid the difference of opinion. Some scholars do not consider circumambulation in the upper rows to be valid, so one should avoid the difference of opinion. But if he is compelled by necessity, that necessity has its own ruling. Yes.

The presenter:
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