The Dome over the Prophet’s Grave and Building over Graves

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, Professor 'Abd al-Rahman, it is said that there is a dome above the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Is this considered evidence of the balance of this dome over this grave? And what are your recommendations regarding this?

Answer:
It is not permissible. It is regarding the dome; it is not said that a dome exists, but they say this is for the preservation of the grave. This is for the preservation of the grave. This is specific to the grave of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), meaning he was buried in his house to preserve him (peace and blessings be upon him). As for anyone else, it is not permissible to find a building over them or to build over them. Rather, they are buried with the people in the desert, in the graveyards. The Companions, who are the most noble of the nation after the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), were buried in al-Baqi' and were buried in the graveyards in the lands they went to. No buildings were constructed over them, and no domes were erected over them, and this is not permissible.