Ibn Kathir’s statement on the superiority of the Prophet’s grave site over Makkah
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Question:
The questioner says: Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned in al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya that the site of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) grave is superior to the Noble Makkah, and he attributed this view to the majority. Is this correct?
Answer:
It is not superior. This is a statement with no basis and no evidence for it; there is no evidence for it. This is an exaggeration.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner says: Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned in al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya that the site of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) grave is superior to the Noble Makkah, and he attributed this view to the majority. Is this correct?
Answer:
It is not superior. This is a statement with no basis and no evidence for it; there is no evidence for it. This is an exaggeration.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة تابع باب ما جاء من التغليظ فيمن عبد الله عند قبر رجل صالح، فكيف إذا عبده ؟ — islamhouse.com (41:22)
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