The Ruling on Crowding at the Tawaf Area and the Maqam

Question:
Yes, you have done well. Perhaps we will conclude by giving you a kind direction regarding those who insist on praying behind the Maqam, even if it is crowded. In the meaning of the verse you referred to, the people most entitled to the Tawaf area are those performing Tawaf. Some people crowd out the people performing Tawaf in order to catch the prayer behind the Maqam and the like?

Answer:
It is supposed that the Tawaf area and the Maqam are exclusively for those performing Tawaf, whether it is Tawaf for 'Umrah, Tawaf of arrival, Tawaf for Hajj, or voluntary Tawaf. Likewise, the Maqam is to be left clear for those who have performed Tawaf to pray two rak'ahs there. This is the default ruling, and they should not crowd for this.
They take precedence over others. Those who are currently crowding at the Tawaf area, when the mu'adhdhin calls the adhan, they come and drive away the people performing Tawaf, and they settle in the Tawaf area and pile up. This is a mistake. It is supposed that the Tawaf area is always prepared for those performing Tawaf, day and night. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O sons of 'Abd Manaf, do not prevent anyone from performing Tawaf around this House and praying two rak'ahs, at any hour of the night or day." This is what is supposed, yes.