The Meaning of Walking Many Steps to the Mosques
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The questioner:
We heard that "walking many steps" means, that is, distant homes. Walking many steps to the mosques, what is the ruling on it?
The Shaykh:
One does not miss it; he goes to it at all times, even if it is far away.
The questioner:
Is there a recommendation to live in the houses farthest from the mosque?
The Shaykh:
What? People in prayer based on their distance from the mosque. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Mishkat al-Masabih 699 and rejoice,
The questioner:
Even if it is intentional, may Allah improve his deed, he intends it.
The Shaykh:
If he does this, he gets more reward for his action.
We heard that "walking many steps" means, that is, distant homes. Walking many steps to the mosques, what is the ruling on it?
The Shaykh:
One does not miss it; he goes to it at all times, even if it is far away.
The questioner:
Is there a recommendation to live in the houses farthest from the mosque?
The Shaykh:
What? People in prayer based on their distance from the mosque. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
God’s Messenger as saying, “The one who will receive the greatest reward for prayer is he who lives farthest away, and he who has
صلى الله عليه وسلم أعظم الناس في الصلاة أجرا أبعدهم فأبعدهمThe questioner:
Even if it is intentional, may Allah improve his deed, he intends it.
The Shaykh:
If he does this, he gets more reward for his action.
Source
التعليق على رياض الصالحين، تابع باب بيان كثرة طرق الخير : الأحاديث : [ 131 - 133 ] — islamhouse.com (7:07)
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