What is the ruling on the dome above the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
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Question:
This questioner says: Is the dome above the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) one of the forbidden polytheistic domes?
Answer:
No, it is not one of the polytheistic domes. It is not used for seeking blessing, nor is it believed in, nor is it circumambulated. It was built solely to shade the grave and protect it. In any case, it is better that it not be there, but the one who built it was a sultan among the sultans. He built it without the consultation of the scholars of knowledge; it was a sultan’s order. Yes.
This questioner says: Is the dome above the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) one of the forbidden polytheistic domes?
Answer:
No, it is not one of the polytheistic domes. It is not used for seeking blessing, nor is it believed in, nor is it circumambulated. It was built solely to shade the grave and protect it. In any case, it is better that it not be there, but the one who built it was a sultan among the sultans. He built it without the consultation of the scholars of knowledge; it was a sultan’s order. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم القبة التي فوق قبر النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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