Is it permissible to pass in front of a person praying in the Haram?

Question:
This questioner asks: Is it permissible to pass in front of a person praying in the prayer here in the Haram?

Answer:
Yes, it is permissible to pass in front of a person praying in the Haram due to the crowd and necessity. People are praying everywhere; if you did not pass, you would be blocked and have to stop. It is permissible to pass for this reason, and the religion is easy, praise be to Allah.
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pray in the Haram while people passed in front of him (peace and blessings be upon him), and he did not prevent them. The religion is easy, praise be to Allah, and there is no blame. If the crowd is heavy, passing is permissible due to necessity. Some of the brothers are strict about this and want to prevent people from passing in the Haram, but that is not possible.
There are many people who want to pass, and they have no way to do so except by passing through. This is one aspect. The other aspect is that if they are praying behind an imam, the imam’s barrier serves as a barrier for everyone, whether in the Haram or elsewhere. If they are praying behind an imam, his barrier is sufficient for all of them, and there is no need for each person to have his own barrier. This is part of the facilitation that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has provided in this religion, and there is no blame in it.